.... Drosophila Su(z)2 Adhesive organ Pulvillus Seta Smooth surface In insects, essentially two types of anatomical structures account for the ability to climb on vertical surfaces, the claws of the pretarsus, and smooth or hairy adhesive pads located on different parts of the legs ( Gorb et al...

...A. B. Kesel; A. Martin; T. Seidl SUMMARY The feet of the jumping spider Evarcha arcuata attach to rough substrates using tarsal claws. On smooth surfaces, however, attachment is achieved by means of a claw tuft, the scopula. All eight feet bear a tarsal scopula, which is equipped with setae...