maculation

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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.

Quiet: subdued: not conspicuous or contrasting in color or maculation.

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

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 Smith, John. B.

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.

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.