† red feathern.Obsoleterare a small reddish European moth, Tischeria ekebladella (family Tischeriidae), having feathery wings.
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1872 J. G. WoodInsects at Home 522 The Red Feather (Tischeria complanella) so called from its colour and the feathery character of its wings... The name Red Feather is almost a literal translation of Stephen's name rufipennella.