hindwing
noun
either of the pair of second, posterior, or metathoracic wings of an insect.
hind wing
-
a variation of
hindwing.
Example Sentences
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Under surface of each hind wing marked by a silvery semicolon, made up of a dot and a crescent.
From Butterflies Worth Knowing by Clarence M. Weed
The Comma is easily distinguished by the conspicuous silver mark in the middle of the under side of each hind wing.
From Butterflies Worth Knowing by Clarence M. Weed
It has a wonderful violet iridescence which is especially marked on the projecting tip of the hind wing.
From Butterflies Worth Knowing by Clarence M. Weed
Best known by the straight line of the inner margin of the front wings and the white j on the under side of each hind wing.
From Butterflies Worth Knowing by Clarence M. Weed
General color mouse-brown with no markings on upper wing surface except a rather indistinct pair or more of spots next the margin of the middle of each hind wing.
From Butterflies Worth Knowing by Clarence M. Weed
