Do insects feel pain?

[Stanley A. Gorodenski]

This was discussed here a number of years ago. The view was that insects 
do not feel pain although I do not have any references to it.
Stan

Nick Greatorex-Davies wrote:

>Hi,
>
>Can anyone answer this question for me please? I remember being told
>that insects do not have pain receptors. Is this true? Clearly they are
>able to 'feel' as they respond to various stimulae. Here in the UK there
>are many well-meaning conservation minded people who talk of being cruel
>to insects, of causing them pain, or of insects being distressed. Any
>thoughts or solid factual information please?
>
>Many thanks
>Nick Greatorex-Davies
>CEH Monks Wood, Abbots Ripton, Huntingdon UK
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