Smart wing rotation and trailing-edge vortices enable high frequency mosquito flight

Richard J. Bomphrey (), Toshiyuki Nakata, Nathan Phillips and Simon M. Walker
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Richard J. Bomphrey: Structure and Motion Laboratory, Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Toshiyuki Nakata: Structure and Motion Laboratory, Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Nathan Phillips: Structure and Motion Laboratory, Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Simon M. Walker: University of Oxford

Nature, 2017, vol. 544, issue 7648, 92-95

Abstract: In addition to generating lift by leading-edge vortices (as used by most insects), mosquitoes also employ trailing-edge vortices and a lift mechanism from wing rotation, which enables them to stay airborne despite having a seemingly unlikely airframe.

Date: 2017
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