Polyphemus moth

Polyphemus moth

noun
a large, yellowish-brown American silkworm moth, Antheraea polyphemus, having a prominent eyespot on each hind wing and feeding on cherry, apple, and other trees.
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polyphemus moth

noun
very large yellowish-brown American silkworm moth with large eyespots on hind wings; larvae feed on fruit and shade trees 
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