imperial moth

Definitions of imperial moth
  1. noun
    large American moth having yellow wings with purplish or brownish markings; larvae feed on e.g. maple and pine trees
    synonyms: Eacles imperialis
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    type of:
    saturniid, saturniid moth
    large brightly colored and usually tropical moth; larvae spin silken cocoons
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