Humeral spot
Marking near the shoulder on some fish and insects
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Humeral spot (from Latin humerus, pertaining to the shoulder) is a mark or pattern found on several species of fish, typically above the pectoral fin.[1]
In insects, the humeral spot may be found on the costal area of the wing.[2]
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