HyperDic: samia_cynthia

English > 2 senses of the expression Samia cynthia:
NOUNanimalSamia cynthia, ailanthus silkwormlarge green silkworm / silkworm of the cynthia moth
animalSamia cynthia, cynthia moth, Samia walkerilarge Asiatic moth introduced into the United States
English > Samia cynthia: 2 senses > noun 1, animal
Meaninglarge green silkworm / silkworm of the cynthia moth.
Synonymailanthus silkworm
Member ofSamia, genus Samiasilkworm moths
Broadersilkworm, giant silkworm, wild wilkwormlarva of a saturniid moth
English > Samia cynthia: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
Meaninglarge Asiatic moth introduced into the United States; larvae feed on the ailanthus.
Synonymscynthia moth, Samia walkeri
Member ofSamia, genus Samiasilkworm moths
Broadergiant silkworm moth, silkworm mothAny silkworm moth of the family Saturniidae

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