subcosta

American  

[suhb-kos-tuh, -kaw-stuh] / sʌbˈkɒs tə, -ˈkɔ stə /

noun

plural

subcostae

1. a longitudinal vein in the anterior portion of the wing of an insect.

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Other Word Forms

• subcostal adjective

Etymology

Origin of subcosta

From New Latin, dating back to 1860–65; sub-, costa

Example Sentences

Setula: a small stiff bristle or seta: in Diptera, the small thorn at the end of the subcosta.

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

Antenodal costal spaces: Odonata; the cells between costa and subcosta, from the base to the nodus: = ante-cubitals.

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

Recurrent vein: in Hemerobiidae, the first branch of the subcosta when it recurves toward the base of the wing.

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

Accessory subcostal vein: the vein given off from the subcosta and branching toward the apex of the wing in Perlidae.

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

Antipodal costal spaces: Odonata; the cells between costa and subcosta, from the base to the modus; = antecubitals.

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