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Io moth
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What's The Definition Of Io moth?
[n] large yellow American moth having a large eyelike spot on each hind wing; the larvae have stinging spines
Synonyms | Synonyms for Io moth: Automeris io Related Terms | Find terms related to Io moth: See Also | Automeris | genus Automeris | saturniid | saturniid moth Io moth In Webster's Dictionary \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.
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