polyphemus moth

Definitions of polyphemus moth
  1. noun
    very large yellowish-brown American silkworm moth with large eyespots on hind wings; larvae feed on fruit and shade trees
    synonyms: Antheraea polyphemus
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    type of:
    saturniid, saturniid moth
    large brightly colored and usually tropical moth; larvae spin silken cocoons
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