Insect antennae are paired sensory structures on the head that help the tiny creatures navigate through their environment. Depending on the complexity of the antennae, the appendages function as tactile organs, olfactory organs, and in some cases, auditory organs. The antennae are usually located between or below an insect’s compound eyes and consist of various segments. The first antennal segment closest to the insect’s body is called the scape, the next segment is the pedicel, and the remaining segments are referred to as the flagellum.