imperial moth


imperial moth

noun

Definition of IMPERIAL MOTH

: a large North American saturniid moth (Eacles imperialis) having yellow wings marked with reddish-brown spots and patches

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First Known Use of IMPERIAL MOTH

circa 1904

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