Cecropia moth
a large North American silkworm moth, Hyalophora cecropia, the larvae of which feed on the foliage of forest and other trees.
Origin of Cecropia moth
1- Also called Ce·cro·pi·a.
Words Nearby Cecropia moth
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How to use Cecropia moth in a sentence
A perfect specimen of a Cecropia moth, for a perfect specimen of a luna or a death's-head moth.
Harper's Young People, June 21, 1881 | VariousHave you ever watched a Cecropia moth when it crawls out of its dull gray prison of chrysalis?
Jewel Weed | Alice Ames WinterShe had not been there so very long before she noticed another Cecropia moth near her, clinging to the under side of a leaf.
Among the Forest People | Clara Dillingham PiersonThe Cecropia moth often measures five or six inches across—a veritable giant.
Cornell Nature-Study Leaflets | Various
British Dictionary definitions for cecropia moth
/ (sɪˈkrəʊpɪə) /
a large North American saturniid moth, Hyalophora (or Samia) cecropia, with brightly coloured wings and feathery antennae
Origin of cecropia moth
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