hindwing

or hind wing

[ hahynd-wing ]

noun

, Entomology.

1. either of the pair of second, posterior, or metathoracic wings of an insect.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hindwing¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

In butterflies there is no frenulum, but a costal outgrowth of the 466 hindwing subserves the same function.

From Project Gutenberg

The sub-costal nervure of the hindwing is usually present and distinct from the radial nervure.

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The maxillae are well developed, the hindwing has a frenulum, and its sub-costal nervure touches the radial near the base.

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The maxillary palps are absent or vestigial, and a frenulum is usually present on the hindwing.

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The hindwing carries a frenulum and has its sub-costal nervure connected with the radial by a short bar.

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