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tiger moth
noun
- any of numerous moths of the family Arctiidae, many of which have conspicuously striped or spotted wings.
tiger moth
noun
- any of a group of arctiid moths, mostly boldly marked, often in black, orange, and yellow, of the genera Arctia, Parasemia, Euplagia, etc, producing woolly bear larvae and typified by the garden tiger ( Arctia caja ) Often shortened totiger
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Origin of tiger moth1
First recorded in 1810–20
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