io moth

i·o moth

 (ī′ō, ē′ō)

n.

A large yellowish or reddish-brown North American moth (Automeris io) having a prominent eyelike spot on each hind wing.

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[After Io, who was tormented by gadflies sent by Hera as a punishment (from the stinging spines of its larvae).]

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Io moth

n

(Animals) an American saturniid moth, Automeris io, bright yellow with a blue-and-pink eyelike spot on each of the hind wings

[C19: after Io¹ (who was tormented by a gadfly), referring to the sting of the larva]

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I′o moth`

n.

a large North American moth, Automeris io, with an eyespot on each hind wing.

[1865–70; after Io¹]

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io moth - large yellow American moth having a large eyelike spot on each hind wing; the larvae have stinging spines Automeris io saturniid, saturniid moth - large brightly colored and usually tropical moth; larvae spin silken cocoons Automeris, genus Automeris - io moth

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