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cellspot

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Examples

“A heavily suffused fuscous median fascia separates the cellspots and widens towards the hindmargin where it fuses with the postmedian fascia”
“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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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