"polyphemus moth" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: polyphemus moths [plural]
Etymology: From the Greek myth of the Cyclops Polyphemus, in reference to the eyespots. Head templates: {{en-noun}} polyphemus moth (plural polyphemus moths)
  1. A tan-coloured North American moth of species Antheraea polyphemus (family Saturniidae), with large, purplish eyespots on the hind wings. Categories (lifeform): Saturniid moths

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