emperor moth

American

noun

any of several large saturniid moths, especially Saturnia pavonia of temperate forests in Europe and Asia, characterized by heavily scaled wings with large, transparent eyespots.

Etymology

Origin of emperor moth

First recorded in 1865–70

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She moved away with the dignity of an emperor moth, slim and supple-hipped in a tight-wrapped gown.

From Every Soul Hath Its Song by Fannie Hurst

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