Short crosswise veins between the lengthwise wing veins and their branches. Most insects have only a few cross veins, but the netwinged species have numerous cross veins.
See also, WINGS OF INSECTS.
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(2004). Cross Vein. In: Encyclopedia of Entomology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48380-7_1082
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