hindwing
noun
either of the pair of second, posterior, or metathoracic wings of an insect.
hind wing
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a variation of
hindwing.
Example Sentences
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Upper wing surface dull dark brown, commonly without markings although sometimes there is an orange spot on each hind wing.
From Butterflies Worth Knowing by Clarence M. Weed
A white comma with expanded tips on lower surface of each hind wing.
From Butterflies Worth Knowing by Clarence M. Weed
Male with line between yellow and black distinct, a black spot just in front of the middle of each front wing and an orange spot near the middle of each hind wing.
From Butterflies Worth Knowing by Clarence M. Weed
Tips of tiny tails on hind wing whitish.
From Butterflies Worth Knowing by Clarence M. Weed
Easily distinguished from the Painted Beauty by the four or more small eye-spots on the lower surface of each hind wing, each eye-spot being included between two veins.
From Butterflies Worth Knowing by Clarence M. Weed
