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cellspot en · NOUN

Etymology

From cell + spot.

Meanings

1. A circular marking found on the wings of some butterflies and moths; orbicular stigma.
   • the hindwings are a little narrower and longer the light maculation of the upperside of the forewing is markedly reduced and the cellspot only faintly suggested. 2001, Oliver Schäffler et al, Butterflies of the World: Papilionidae. - 6:
   • A heavily suffused fuscous median fascia separates the cellspots and widens towards the hindmargin where it fuses with the postmedian fascia 1988, Walter Wittmer, Willi Büttiker, Friedhelm Krupp, Fauna of Saudi Arabia, volume 9:

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