HyperDic: antheraea_polyphemus

English > 1 sense of the expression Antheraea polyphemus:
NOUNanimalAntheraea polyphemus, polyphemus mothvery large yellowish-brown American silkworm moth with large eyespots on hind wings
English > Antheraea polyphemus: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
MeaningVery large yellowish-brown American silkworm moth with large eyespots on hind wings; larvae feed on fruit and shade trees.
Synonympolyphemus moth
Member ofAntheraea, genus Antheraealarge moths whose larvae produce silk of high quality
Broadersaturniid, saturniid mothlarge brightly colored and usually tropical moth

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