Automeris Io (Noun)
Meaning
Large yellow American moth having a large eyelike spot on each hind wing; the larvae have stinging spines.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Automeris io larvae can inflict painful stings to humans through their urticating spines.
- The Automeris io caterpillar is one of the most recognizable due to its menacing appearance and spiny body.
- Automeris io is known to be one of the most notable moths with eye spots in North America.
- The host plants of Automeris io include varieties of trees like black cherry and elms.
- Despite the painful stings the Automeris io caterpillar may cause its adult form is harmless.