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Io moth

Syllabification: (I·o moth)
Definition of Io moth

noun

  • a large, mainly yellow North American moth of the silkworm moth family, with prominent eyespots on the hind wings.
    • Automeris io, family Saturniidae

Origin:

late 19th century: named after the Greek priestess Io