cellspot

English

Alternative forms

cell spot, cell-spot

Etymology

From cell +‎ spot.

Noun

cellspot (plural cellspots)

1. (entomology) A circular marking found on the wings of some butterflies and moths; orbicular stigma.
   • 1988, Walter Wittmer, Willi Büttiker, Friedhelm Krupp, Fauna of Saudi Arabia, volume 9:

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

   • 2001, Oliver Schäffler et al, Butterflies of the World: Papilionidae. - 6:

     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.