claviform stigma
- Pronunciation
- /KLAV-ih-form STIG-mah/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- claviform stigma
- Plural
- claviform stigmata
Definition
A rod or club-shaped marking found on the forewings of some moths.
Etymology
From Latin 'claviformis', meaning 'club-shaped', and 'stigma', meaning 'mark' or 'spot'.
Example
The claviform stigma on the forewing of the Noctua pronuba moth is a distinctive identification feature.
Synonyms
- Club-shaped stigma
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Claviform stigmata are specific to certain species and can aid in the identification of moths.