-
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...
- 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...
-
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...
-
commonly known as moon moths. They are
distinguished by long
tails on
their hindwings.
Argema besanti (Rebel, 1895)
Argema fournieri (Darge, 1971)
Argema kuhnei...
-
curved pale
subterminal patch and a
kidney shaped mark at one third. The
hindwings are pale, with the tip lighter. It is a pest of Br****ica
oleracea (cabbage)...
- distribution. They are
colloquially called featherwing beetles,
because the
hindwings are
narrow and feathery.
There are
approximately 600
described species...
-
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...
-
cover the
hindwings like the
elytra of a beetle,
rather than to fly. Most
species have
short and leather-like
forewings with very thin
hindwings, though...
- variable, from
entirely white wings to
strongly covered with
black dots.
Hindwings often with one or
several black dots (rarely
without any
black dot). Antennae...
