Definitions for: Io Moth


[n] large yellow American moth having a large eyelike spot on each hind wing; the larvae have stinging spines



Webster (1913) Definition: I"o moth` (?; 115). (Zo["o]l.)
A large and handsome American moth (Hyperchiria Io), having
a large, bright-colored spot on each hind wing, resembling
the spots on the tail of a peacock. The larva is covered with
prickly hairs, which sting like nettles.

Synonyms: Automeris io

See Also: Automeris, genus Automeris, saturniid, saturniid moth

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