Noun: Samia cynthia
- Large Asiatic moth introduced into the United States; larvae feed on the ailanthus
"The Samia cynthia's wingspan can reach up to six inches";
- cynthia moth, Samia walkeri
- Large green silkworm of the cynthia moth
- ailanthus silkworm
Type of: giant silkworm, giant silkworm moth, silkworm, silkworm moth, wild silkworm
Part of: genus Samia, Samia
Encyclopedia: Samia cynthia