part of capable of part of tarsal segment 5 prothoracic leg tarsal taste bristle 5s 2019-02-12T15:00:00Z m5s VFB:FBbt_00048186 type A1 sensillum FBbt:00048186 fly_anatomy.ontology Short taste bristle of tarsal segment 5 of the prothoracic leg. It is located proximal to bristle 5v on the ventral tarsal segment 5. One is found on the medial side of the leg and one on the lateral side. It responds to the widest array of tastants of any prothoracic leg taste bristle present in the female, including sugars, bitter compounds and amino acids. f5s prothoracic leg tarsal taste bristle detection of chemical stimulus involved in sensory perception of bitter taste detection of chemical stimulus involved in sensory perception of sweet taste detection of chemical stimulus sensory perception of umami taste