Found 2 items, similar to io moth.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: io moth
io moth
n : large yellow American moth having a large eyelike spot on
each hind wing; the larvae have stinging spines [syn:
Automeris io
]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Io moth
Io moth
\I"o moth`\ (?; 115). (Zo["o]l.)
A large and handsome American moth (
Hyperchiria Io), having
a large, bright-colored spot on each hind wing, resembling
the spots on the tail of a peacock. The larva is covered with
prickly hairs, which sting like nettles.
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