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- 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...
- deterrent effect on a variety of predators. The elongated tails of the hindwings are thought to confuse the echolocation detection used by predatory bats...
- 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...
- in the region. It is distinctive due to its habit of resting with its hindwings held further forward than (but still half hidden by) the forewings. Adults...
- 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...
- 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...
- roundish grey posterior discal spot; some small black spots about apex. Hindwings light br****y-grey. The moth flies from June to September depending on...
- (Cupido comyntas) has small 'tails' on hindwings Western tailed-blue (Cupido amyntula) has small 'tails' on hindwings Arrowhead blue (Glaucopsyche piasus)...
- orange bands on the middle of the forewings and the outer edge of the hindwings. The distal ends of the forewings contain white spots. The ventral side...