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¹Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA. mks276@cornell.edu.

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Insect wings have dynamic hemolymph circulation, vital for nutrient supply and wing health. This study quantifies complex flows within wing veins, revealing previously unquantified hemodynamics.

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Area of Science:

Insect physiology
Hemodynamics
Biophysics

Background:

Insect wings contain vital living systems, including circulation, respiration, and nervous systems.
Wing hemolymph circulation is crucial for tissue hydration and nutrient delivery to sensory organs.
Despite its importance, wing hemolymph flow dynamics remain largely unquantified.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate and quantify hemolymph circulation within insect wings.
To characterize the complex flow behaviors and mechanics within wing veins.
To understand the hemodynamics essential for wing health and insect flight.

Main Methods:

Utilized high-speed fluorescent microscopy and particle tracking in Schistocerca americana.
Analyzed hemolymph flow in both fore- and hindwings.
Mapped dimensionless flow parameters to characterize internal flow mechanics.

Main Results:

Observed dynamic hemolymph flow in all wing veins, forming a global circuit.
Identified three distinct local flow behaviors: pulsatile, aperiodic, and leaky.
Determined that wing hearts and the dorsal vessel exhibit different flow frequencies and velocities.

Conclusions:

Insect wings possess complex, dynamic circulatory systems essential for their function.
Understanding wing hemodynamics is critical for insect flight, pollination, and migration.
This study provides a framework for future research on wing circulatory health.