forewing

Everyday

1. A forewing is one of the two front wings of an insect that has four wings, like a butterfly, moth, bee or beetle. tree →
2. In beetles the forewings are hard cases that cover and protect the back wings. tree →

In the lessons

Science lessons on insects and minibeasts, butterfly patterns and classification. Phrases: forewing and hindwing, front wing.

Examples

• The butterfly's forewings have orange spots. tree →
• A ladybird's red forewings protect the wings underneath. tree →
• Count the forewings and hindwings: four in all. tree →
• The moth's forewings are bigger than its hindwings. tree →
• Bees hook their forewings and hindwings together to fly. tree →
• We drew the pattern on the forewing in science. tree →

Note

Countable; opposite hindwing (back wing). «Fore-» means front. Insects have six legs and many have two pairs of wings: 2 forewings + 2 hindwings = 4.