polyphemus moth
English
editEtymology
editFrom the Greek myth of the Cyclops Polyphemus, in reference to the eyespots.
Noun
editpolyphemus moth (plural polyphemus moths)
- A tan-coloured North American moth of species Antheraea polyphemus (family Saturniidae), with large, purplish eyespots on the hind wings.
References
edit- polyphemus moth on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
- Antheraea polyphemus on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
- Antheraea polyphemus on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons