microtomentum

English

Etymology

From micro- +‎ tomentum.

Noun

microtomentum (uncountable)

1. (entomology) A very fine pubescence that appears as a color pattern except under high magnification.
   • 2012, Terry Whitworth, Tips For Using The Keys More Effectively And Errata‎^[1]:

     However, you can still separate these genera from Lucilia because the thorax of each genus (Cynomya and Cyanus) is covered with whitish microtomentum while it is not in Lucilia.