Question
Which wings are known as true wings? Why?

Answer

Wings: Forewings and hindwings form the two pair of wings present on the dorsal side. Forewings are the first pair of dark, opaque, thick, leathery wings. Hindwings are thin, broad, membranous delicate and transparent.They are attached to tergum of metathorax.
Functions: Forewings are protective in function and hindwings are helpful in flight, thus are called true wings.

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