Giant Silkworm Moth (Noun)
Meaning
Any silkworm moth of the family Saturniidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The lovely hummingbird hawk moth and the beautiful giant silkworm moth are often mistaken due to their size and color.
- There is a large variety of species in the family Saturniidae, commonly referred to as giant silkworm moths.
- These giant silkworm moths are big and showy with a magnificent wingspan that can reach six inches.
- The female of the giant silkworm moth species in North America generally release pheromone fragrances at dawn and dusk to signal mates.
- Male giant silkworm moths usually look very much like the females, sharing most of their physical traits.