maculation
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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 John. B. Smith
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 John. B. Smith
Subspecies: a well-marked form of a species differing from the type in some character of color or maculation which is recognizable but does not prevent a fertile union: an indefinite and opinionative division.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
Ustulatus: scorched: applied to a maculation that has the appearance of having been burned in.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
Quiet: subdued: not conspicuous or contrasting in color or maculation.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
