About The Word Underwing
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Underwing
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What's The Definition Of Underwing?
[n] moth having dull forewings and brightly colored hind wings
Synonyms | Synonyms for Underwing: Related Terms | Find terms related to Underwing: See Also | Catacala | Catocala nupta | genus Catacala | noctuid | noctuid moth | owlet moth | red underwing Underwing In Webster's Dictionary \Un"der*wing`\, n.
1. (Zo["o]l.) One of the posterior wings of an insect.
2. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of noctuid moths
belonging to {Catocala} and allied genera, in which the
hind wings are banded with red and black or other
conspicuous colors. Many of the species are called {red
underwing}.
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