io moth

Noun

Meaning

A large and handsome American moth (Hyperchiria Io), having a large, bright-colored spot on each hind wing, resembling the spots on the tail of a peacock. The larva is covered with prickly hairs, which sting like nettles.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

Automeris io luna moth atlas moth polyphemus moth emperor moth imperial moth cecropia moth hickory horned devil japanese moon moth giant silk moth giant peacock moth australian moon moth rosy maple moth spanish moon moth white witch moth
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Hypernyms

saturniid saturniid moth

Close letter words and terms

Inzunza io IO line io- Ioane Ioannidis