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Noun: underwing  'ún-du(r),wing
  1. Moth having dull forewings and brightly coloured hind wings
    "The red underwing moth reveals its vibrant hind wings when disturbed"

Derived forms: underwings

Type of: noctuid, noctuid moth, owlet moth

Part of: Catacala, genus Catacala

Encyclopedia: Underwing