{Red underwing} (Zo["o]l.), any species of noctuid moths belonging to {Catacola} and allied genera. The numerous species are mostly large and handsomely colored. The under wings are commonly banded with bright red or orange. {Red water}, a disease in cattle, so called from an appearance like blood in the urine.
red underwing n : moth having dull forewings and red-marked hind wings [syn: {Catocala nupta}]