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Definition of Antheraea polyphemus
1. Noun. Very large yellowish-brown American silkworm moth with large eyespots on hind wings; larvae feed on fruit and shade trees.
Exact synonyms: Polyphemus Moth
Generic synonyms: Saturniid, Saturniid Moth
Group relationships: Antheraea, Genus Antheraea
Generic synonyms: Saturniid, Saturniid Moth
Group relationships: Antheraea, Genus Antheraea
Lexicographical Neighbors of Antheraea Polyphemus
Literary usage of Antheraea polyphemus
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Journal of the American Chemical Society by American Chemical Society (1879)
"With pupae of the polyphemus silk worm (Antheraea polyphemus) 0.05 /ig of synthetic
hormone injected in 50 /Л of chemically pure olive oil was completely ..."
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