Saturniid (Noun)
Meaning
Large brightly colored and usually tropical moth; larvae spin silken cocoons.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The magnificent Saturniid, with its iridescent green and yellow wings, fluttered delicately around the bright flowers.
- In the tropical rainforest, Saturniids are a common sight, their large colorful wings a striking feature of the ecosystem.
- The caterpillar of the Saturniid moth spun a silky cocoon around itself, inside which it would transform into a beautiful adult.
- Collectors prize the stunning Saturniid specimens for their exquisite colors and delicate patterns.
- The scientist studied the unique characteristics of Saturniids, noting the varied sizes and shapes of the moths and their remarkable cocoons.