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Noun: polyphemus moth
  1. 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