forefinger

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"Meadow Browns always have large 'eyespots' on their forewings, probably for startling predators," said Professor Richard ffrench-Constant, from the Centre for Ecology and Conservation on Exeter's Penryn Campus in Cornwall.

From Science Daily • Jan. 18, 2024

But, his team hypothesizes, losing forewings and the ability to move could allow a beetle species to become more specialized and to more successfully occupy a tiny geographical niche.

From New York Times • Jul. 8, 2023

They have a mod aesthetic with polka dot forewings and orangey-red hind wings.

From Slate • Aug. 25, 2022

The wing color next to the body is a dark brown with patches of orange on the forewings.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 27, 2021

It needs not now to be resistant, because it is covered by the two firm forewings, which shield and protect it, except when the insect is flying.

From The Life-Story of Insects by Carpenter, George H. (George Herbert)