Saturnia (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Saturniidae: emperor moth.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Saturnia is classified as the type genus of the Saturniidae family, commonly known as the emperor moths.
- Saturnia moths have distinctive eyespots on their wings for defense against predators.
- In the Victorian era, the Saturnia pavonia, an Emperor Moth, was considered a particularly prized specimen among collectors.
- Saturnia is a large and diverse genus of moths, found across various parts of the world.
- Female Saturnia moths are often much larger than their male counterparts.