subcosta
Americannoun
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subcostae
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Origin of subcosta
From New Latin, dating back to 1860–65; see origin at sub-, costa
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Antipodal costal spaces: Odonata; the cells between costa and subcosta, from the base to the modus; = antecubitals.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
Subcostal crossveins: in Odonata, are between subcosta and media on the basal side of the first antecubital.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
Setula: a small stiff bristle or seta: in Diptera, the small thorn at the end of the subcosta.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
Accessory subcostal vein: the vein given off from the subcosta and branching toward the apex of the wing in Perlidae.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
Recurrent vein: in Hemerobiidae, the first branch of the subcosta when it recurves toward the base of the wing.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
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