underwings

The Central Park Mothers are especially fond of the moths known as "underwings," perhaps because their names are so suggestive: Inconsolable Underwing; Tearful Underwing; Dejected Underwing.

Acquainted With the Night 2008

As the lights moved from red to yellow to blue, the underbelly and underwings of the bird seemed to become even more white.

The Empty Family Colm Tóibín 2011

New insects aren't uncommon, but an Arizona entomologist has discovered a new moth among a genus of normally dull moths that has pink underwings.

Pink-Winged Moth 2009

As the lights moved from red to yellow to blue, the underbelly and underwings of the bird seemed to become even more white.

The Empty Family Colm Tóibín 2011

The underwings of the vanessids – the red admiral's family – possess a cryptic magnificence.

Are butterflies the UK's most beautiful endangered species? | Dan Flenley 2011

New insects aren't uncommon, but an Arizona entomologist has discovered a new moth among a genus of normally dull moths that has pink underwings.

Archive 2009-06-01 2009

"The birds apparently carry the germs in their mucous membranes and in insects bred in the warmth of their underwings."

11 Years of Science tellurian 2010

A clouded border fluttered in, then another moth with pale underwings and forewings shaded in tawny contours, two copies of the same map.

Wildwood Roger Deakin 2009

A clouded border fluttered in, then another moth with pale underwings and forewings shaded in tawny contours, two copies of the same map.

Wildwood Roger Deakin 2009

The white breast and light underwings-especially on drakes-are a good clue when the birds are overhead or twisting and turning, and these help distinguish between greenwing al and the bluewing variety.

Field Guide: Know Your Waterfowl 2004