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Meaning of IO MOTH

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  large yellow American moth having a large eyelike spot on each hind wing; the larvae have stinging spines
 
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 Synonyms: Automeris io
 
 See Also: Automeris, genus Automeris, saturniid, saturniid moth

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\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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