Orbicular spot
- Pronunciation
- /or-bi-kyoo-lar spot/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Orbicular spot
- Plural
- Orbicular spots
Definition
A circular or oval-shaped mark found on the wings of some moths, particularly in the family Noctuidae, often containing a dark center surrounded by lighter edges.
Etymology
From Latin 'orbicularis,' meaning 'circular'.
Example
The orbicular spots on the wings of the Noctua pronuba moth are distinctive and serve as camouflage.