pulvillus

A soft, cushionlike pad on the foot of an insect, such as the housefly, by which it clings to a surface.

In entomology, a little process, like a cushion, pad, or sucker, between the clavi or claws of the apical or terminal tarsal joint of an insect’s leg; a foot-pad.

One of the minute cushions on the feet of certain insects.

One of the minute cushions on the feet of certain insects.