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polyphemus moth

DEFINITIONS OF: polyphemus moth

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n very large yellowish-brown American silkworm moth with large eyespots on hind wings; larvae feed on fruit and shade trees

Synonyms:
Antheraea polyphemus
Type of:
saturniid, saturniid moth
large brightly colored and usually tropical moth; larvae spin silken cocoons
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