discal
Britishadjective
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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
Discal vein: Lepidoptera; the cross-vein closing the discal or median cell extends from radius 5 to media 1.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
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
A slender tongue must be directed obliquely from above into the spur, and it will enter the discal groove as a thread enters the eye of a needle.
From Wild Flowers An Aid to Knowledge of Our Wild Flowers and Their Insect Visitors by Neltje Blanchan
Wings moderately broad, veins rather irregular; discal areolet large, quadrilateral; externo-medial veins, subanal vein, and anal vein very slight; subanal vein and anal vein united at some distance from the border.
From Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3 Zoology by Various
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