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Underwing   Listen
noun
Underwing  n.  
1.
(Zool.) One of the posterior wings of an insect.
2.
(Zool.) 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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"Underwing" Quotes from Famous Books



... give up the soul to these pure influences. The language in which they are written has no alphabet, and cannot be reduced to order. It can only be understood by the heart and spirit. Look down into this foxglove bell and you will know that; look long and lovingly at this blue butterfly's underwing, and a feeling will ...
— The Open Air • Richard Jefferies


Words linked to "Underwing" :   red underwing, owlet moth, genus Catacala, noctuid, Catocala nupta, noctuid moth


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