Definition:
Aristate is a term used to describe certain insect antennae. Aristate antennae are pouch-like, with a lateral bristle.
Aristate is a morphological form of antennae found in some insect groups, most notably the Diptera (true flies).
Aristate is just one of many morphological forms of insect antennae. See also:
- capitate
- clavate
- filiform
- flabellate
- geniculate
- lamellate
- moniliform
- pectinate
- plumose
- serrate
- setaceous
- stylate
Source: Borror and DeLong's Introduction to the Study of Insects, 7th Edition, by Charles A. Triplehorn and Norman F. Johnson
