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underwing Definition

under·wing (un′dər wiŋ′)

noun

  1. either of the pair of hind wings of an insect
  2. any of various noctuid moths (esp. genus Catocala) having brightly colored hind wings that are hidden under drab forewings except during flight
underwing Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • show: However they always show blackish underwings with a white trailing edge, which can be a good identification clue, even at long distance.
  • have: They had pale blue underwings with lots of spots.

Adjective modifier

  • yellow: Massive numbers of Large Yellow Underwings were also trapped with a peak of 592 on 21st.
  • dark: Current status The dark crimson underwing requires large areas of mature oak woodland.
  • white: It showed well in flight as well, especially its clear white underwing.
  • large: Massive numbers of Large Yellow Underwings were also trapped with a peak of 592 on 21st.
  • pale: They had pale blue underwings with lots of spots.
  • red: Moths such as the red underwing have brightly colored hindwings, which the moth when disturbed will quickly flash.

Modifies a noun

  • hardpoints: Up to 250lb of disposable stores could be carried on two underwing hardpoints.
  • pylon: It is mounted in the underwing pylons provided by DLR upon request.
  • tank: Fuel is stored in integral tanks in the wings, fuselage and tail fin, as well as in underwing tanks.
  • pattern: In flight the underwing pattern exhibits more black on the margins.
  • covert: We found a distant large falcon soaring which was brown with blunt wings but too far away to see the underwing coverts.
  • moth: We'll be looking for things like straw dot, brimstone moth and large yellow underwing moths, among others.