Emperor Moth (Noun)
Meaning
Large moth of temperate forests of Eurasia having heavily scaled transparent wings.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The larvae of the emperor moth are incredibly large and impressive, growing up to 7 cm in length before pupating beneath the soil.
- Naturalists have long admired the distinctive appearance of the male emperor moth with its vibrant eye spots on its hindwings.
- During mating season the emperor moth can be spotted perched on twigs, luring in mates with pheromones.
- Research on the life cycle of the emperor moth suggests vulnerable populations due to reduced availability of habitat in temperate regions of Europe.
- At night time in woodlands the emperor moth moves silently on large transparent wings occasionally visible near tree lights at forest clearings.