polyphemus moth

English

Etymology

Partial calque of translingual Antheraea polyphemus, named after Polyphemus due to the false eye patterns on their wings.

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.

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