HyperDic: silkworm_moth

English > 2 senses of the expression silkworm moth:
NOUNanimalsilkworm moth, giant silkworm mothany silkworm moth of the family Saturniidae
animalsilkworm moth, bombycid, bombycid mothmoderate-sized Asiatic moth whose larvae feed on mulberry leaves and produce silk
English > silkworm moth: 2 senses > noun 1, animal
MeaningAny silkworm moth of the family Saturniidae.
Synonymgiant silkworm moth
Narroweratlas moth, Atticus atlasgiant saturniid moth widespread in Asia
cynthia moth, Samia cynthia, Samia walkerilarge Asiatic moth introduced into the United States
Broadersaturniid, saturniid mothlarge brightly colored and usually tropical moth
English > silkworm moth: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
Meaningmoderate-sized Asiatic moth whose larvae feed on mulberry leaves and produce silk.
Synonymsbombycid, bombycid moth
Member ofBombycidae, family BombycidaeChinese silkworm moth
Narrowerdomestic silkworm moth, domesticated silkworm moth, Bombyx moriStocky creamy-white Asiatic moth found almost entirely / entirely under human care
Broadermothtypically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
Spanishbombycid
Catalanbombycid

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