Hyalophora (Noun)
Meaning
American silkworm moth.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The hyalophora is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae, commonly known as the American silkworm moths.
- Hyalophora cecropia, also known as the cecropia moth, is one of the largest moths in North America.
- The hyalophora moth has beautiful eye spots on its hindwings, which serve as a defense mechanism to confuse predators.
- The life cycle of the hyalophora moth includes four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
- Hyalophora moths are often found in deciduous forests, where their caterpillars feed on the leaves of various tree species.