discal
Britishadjective
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Discal area: of a wing applies especially to the more central portion, or that area covered by the discal cell.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
Hind wings with two vitreous spots, of which one is basal and the other discal.
From Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3 Zoology by Various
Bits of meat were then given them, and next day they were well inflected; notwithstanding that some of the discal glands had been rendered almost colourless.
From Insectivorous Plants by Charles Darwin
Fore wings very slightly convex along the costa, rectangular at the tips; exterior border slightly oblique, nearly straight; two slender, indistinct, slightly curved, blackish lines, having between them a more distinct black discal point.
From Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3 Zoology by Various
Discoidal: relating to the disc, or middle = discal.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
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