luna moth

Other forms: luna moths

Definitions of luna moth
  1. noun
    large pale-green American moth with long-tailed hind wings and a yellow crescent-shaped mark on each forewing
    synonyms: Actias luna
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    type of:
    saturniid, saturniid moth
    large brightly colored and usually tropical moth; larvae spin silken cocoons
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