Polyphemus Moth (Noun)
Meaning
Very large yellowish-brown American silkworm moth with large eyespots on hind wings; larvae feed on fruit and shade trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The polyphemus moth, a member of the Saturniidae family, boasts large yellowish-brown wings that attract the eye of even casual observers.
- It was difficult for her to focus on her biology project without staring out the window at the giant polyphemus moth that was sitting on her windowsill.
- Gardens containing willow or other broad-leaved trees provide suitable breeding and foraging sites for polyphemus moth larvae.
- There were dozens of adult polyphemus moths, fresh from the cocoons in the oak trees surrounding her garden.
- No insect compared in majesty to the yellow and orange striped caterpillars that developed into giant polyphemus moths with yellow-brown and spotted wings.