Examples of hind wing in a Sentence
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Flying ants, in contrast, have large forewings and smaller hind wings.
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Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
The hind wings are thin, delicate membranes that are folded under the protective forewings when at rest.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
The red hind wings are mostly hidden unless the wings are spread.
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Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Feb. 2026
Their hind wings feature red and black contrasting patches with a white ring.
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
When the outer wings open, a second set of delicate wings, called the hind wings, are exposed.
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Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2024
The hind wings are red, with black spots at the front and black bars at the rear.
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Detroit Free Press,
14 May 2023
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Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
The hind wings are thin, delicate membranes that are folded under the protective forewings when at rest.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
The red hind wings are mostly hidden unless the wings are spread.
—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Feb. 2026
Their hind wings feature red and black contrasting patches with a white ring.
—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
When the outer wings open, a second set of delicate wings, called the hind wings, are exposed.
—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2024
The hind wings are red, with black spots at the front and black bars at the rear.
—
Detroit Free Press,
14 May 2023
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“Hind wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hind%20wing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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