Abstract
The fine structure of Keilin's sense organ of Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) larva (Diptera : Tephritidae) was studied. It is considered to be a trichoid mechanoreceptor, as is apparent from the morphology of the distal dendritic segment provided with a tubular body, and from the presence of an ecdysial pore or scar at the base of the hair shaft. None of the distinct structural elements. such as the socket rim, socket septum and suspension fibres, which are usually associated with trichoid mechanoreceptors, are present. The tormogen cell has not been found. Furthermore, the lack of any permeable pore also speaks in favour of a mechanosensitive function, as is the case of the majority of aporous sensilla.
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