hind wing
- a variation of hindwing.
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The adult butterfly is remarkable for the falcate shape of the outer margin of each front wing and the broad tail at the hind outer angle of each hind wing.
From Butterflies Worth Knowing by Weed, Clarence M.
It has a wonderful violet iridescence which is especially marked on the projecting tip of the hind wing.
From Butterflies Worth Knowing by Weed, Clarence M.
In the males each hind wing has along the inner border a slender, pocket-like depression which is said to be the seat of the scent organs.
From Butterflies Worth Knowing by Weed, Clarence M.
Distinguished by the large eye-spots on the upper surface of the wings, one on each front and two on each hind wing.
From Butterflies Worth Knowing by Weed, Clarence M.
A row of marginal spots on each hind wing, more or less distinct on the front wings.
From Butterflies Worth Knowing by Weed, Clarence M.
