Where are an insect's legs and wings attached?

The thorax.

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  1. The thorax ✔
  2. The abdomen
  3. The antennae

Why: The thorax is the middle body region where legs and wings attach.

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The thorax is the insect's power center.
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References

Answer: The thorax. The thorax is the middle body region where legs and wings attach.

  1. Scouting America: Insect Study www.scouting.org/merit-badges/insect-study
    Basic Insect Anatomy: Head, Thorax, and Abdomen
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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