Definition of Underwings. Meaning of Underwings. Synonyms of Underwings

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Definition of Underwings

Underwing
Underwing 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.

Meaning of Underwings from wikipedia

- von Paula Schrank in 1802. The moths are commonly known as underwing moths or simply underwings. These terms are sometimes used for a few related moths,...
- an egg. This species and other Catocala moths have brightly coloured underwings, in this case orange, red, or pink. These are not visible at rest, being...
- The copper underwing, humped green fruitworm or pyramidal green fruitworm (Amphipyra pyramidea) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. The species was first...
- Catocala ilia, the Ilia underwing, beloved underwing or wife underwing, is a moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Pieter Cramer...
- The large yellow underwing (Noctua pronuba) is a moth, the type species for the family Noctuidae. It is an abundant species throughout the Palearctic...
- forewings which help it blend into its surroundings, and bright orange underwings that it reveals to startle predators. The adults are mature during the...
- lilac leaf mining moth, privet hawk moth, copper underwing, scalloped oak and Svensson's copper underwing. Lilacs are small trees, ranging in size from 2...
- subgenus Cacatua – all have pale bills. While most show yellow-tinged underwings and some red to the face, none has con****uously coloured crests. Long-billed...
- Yellow underwings distinguish the gilded flicker from the northern flicker (Colaptes auratus) found within the same region, which has red underwings. Four...
- United States from Florida to Virginia. It is yellow under the tail and underwings and has yellow shafts on its primaries. It has a gray cap, a beige face...