Noun: polyphemus moth
- Very large yellowish-brown American silkworm moth with large eyespots on hind wings; larvae feed on fruit and shade trees
"The polyphemus moth is named after the cyclops in Greek mythology";
- Antheraea polyphemus
Derived forms: polyphemus moths
Type of: saturniid, saturniid moth
Part of: Antheraea, genus Antheraea
Encyclopedia: Polyphemus moth