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underwing vs owlet moth

owlet moth vs underwing

underwing and owlet moth both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
underwing Yes No No No
owlet moth Yes No No No
As nouns, owlet moth is a hypernym of underwing; that is, owlet moth is a word with a broader meaning than underwing:
  • underwing: moth having dull forewings and brightly colored hind wings
  • owlet moth: usually dull-colored medium-sized nocturnal moth; the usually smooth-bodied larvae are destructive agricultural pests
Other hypernyms of underwing include noctuid, noctuid moth.
underwing (noun) owlet moth (noun)
moth having dull forewings and brightly colored hind wings usually dull-colored medium-sized nocturnal moth; the usually smooth-bodied larvae are destructive agricultural pests
Difference between underwing and owlet moth

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