cellspot

plural cellspots · alternative cell spot · alternative cell-spot

1. biologyA circular marking found on the wings of some butterflies and moths; orbicular stigma.

   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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   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