-
pairs are
often referred to as the
forewings and
hindwings, respectively,
though a few
insects lack
hindwings, even rudiments. The
wings are
strengthened by...
- wing-cases for the
hindwings underneath,
which are used for flying. To fly, a
beetle typically opens the
elytra and then
extends the
hindwings,
flying while...
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Between these, the
midfield of the wing is
usually slightly darker. The
hindwings are
similar in
colour but unmarked. The moth
lives in the
whole Palearctic...
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deterrent effect on a
variety of predators. The
elongated tails of the
hindwings are
thought to
confuse the
echolocation detection used by
predatory bats...
- The
forewings are yellow-orange to red-brown, with
yellow veins. The
hindwings are yellow-orange and
paler than the forewings.
Adults are on wing year-round...
- vein markings, and a
wingspan of 65–86
millimetres (2.6–3.4 in). The
hindwings of both ****es have a pair of
protruding tails which give the butterfly...
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Adults are grey with an
orange collar and a
broad white zone on the
hindwings. Savela,
Markku (ed.). "Macrobrochis
borneensis Roepke, 1938". Lepidoptera...
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notable feature of the moth is its large,
purplish eyespots on its two
hindwings. The
eyespots give it its name – from the Gr**** myth of the
cyclops Polyphemus...
- the
hindwings and
hardened at the base,
while the
hindwings are membranous, with
straight veins and
numerous cross-veins. At rest, the
hindwings are held...
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organs and
hindwings. Like most beetles, they
possess reinforced forewings (called elytra) that act as
protective covers for
their hindwings and abdomen...