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giant silkworm moth

DEFINITIONS OF: giant silkworm moth

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n any silkworm moth of the family Saturniidae

Synonyms:
silkworm moth
Types:
Samia cynthia, Samia walkeri, cynthia moth
large Asiatic moth introduced into the United States; larvae feed on the ailanthus
Atticus atlas, atlas moth
giant saturniid moth widespread in Asia; sometimes cultured for silk
Type of:
saturniid, saturniid moth
large brightly colored and usually tropical moth; larvae spin silken cocoons
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