maculation

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Pantherine: in color, almost like cervinus; q.v.: in maculation, like those of a panther.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

Meticulose -us: is a maculation in the form of a series of colored flames.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

Strigile -is: maculation that consists of parallel longitudinal lines: a deep sinus near base of first joint of anterior tarsus.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

Ustulatus: scorched: applied to a maculation that has the appearance of having been burned in.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

Lumper: one who, in describing species or genera recognizes only prominent or obvious characters to the exclusion of minor color or variable characters of maculation or structure: see splitter.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.