giant silkworm moth

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