io moth

Definitions of io moth
  1. noun
    large yellow American moth having a large eyelike spot on each hind wing; the larvae have stinging spines
    synonyms: Automeris io
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    type of:
    saturniid, saturniid moth
    large brightly colored and usually tropical moth; larvae spin silken cocoons
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