pterostigma

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek πτερόν (pterón) + στίγμα (stígma), meaning "wing mark".

Noun

pterostigma (plural pterostigmata)

1. (zoology) A cell in the outer wing of insects which is often thickened or coloured and so stands out from other cells

   The pterostigma is particularly noticeable in dragonflies.

Related terms

• pterostigmal
• pterostigmatic