Definition of Hindwings. Meaning of Hindwings. Synonyms of Hindwings

- 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...
- commonly known as moon moths. They are distinguished by long tails on their hindwings. Argema besanti (Rebel, 1895) Argema fournieri (Darge, 1971) Argema kuhnei...
- stages. Many members of the group have leathery forewings (tegmina) and hindwings with an enlarged anal field (vannus). The following extant orders are...
- hindwing cubital vein has analogous terms bifine, trifine, and quadrifine. The Erebidae typically have quadrifid forewings and quadrifine hindwings,...
- mm, with very slightly scalloped hindwings. The male has black forewings with veins edged with white. The hindwings are yellow with black veins and a...
- spotted. This feature fades in the case of specimens flown for longer. The hindwings are rarely seen as the species usually rests in a very distinctive and...
- bright colours on the insides of its forelegs and the undersides of its hindwings, and holds its wings slightly spread behind the body, making it seem large...
- 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...