Definition of Io moth

1. Noun. Large yellow American moth having a large eyelike spot on each hind wing; the larvae have stinging spines.

Exact synonyms: Automeris Io
Generic synonyms: Saturniid, Saturniid Moth
Group relationships: Automeris, Genus Automeris

Definition of Io moth

1. Noun. A large yellow moth, ''Automeris io'', found in North America. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Io moth

1. A large and handsome American moth (Hyperchiria Io), having a large, bright-coloured spot on each hind wing, resembling the spots on the tail of a peacock. The larva is covered with prickly hairs, which sting like nettles. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Io Moth

inwreathing
inwrit
inwrite
inwrought
inyala
inyalas
inyanga
inyangas
inyoite
inyoites
inæqual
inæquality
inæsthetic
inæsthetical
inæstimable
io moth (current term)
io moths
iobenzamic acid
iobitridol
iocetamic acid
iod-
iodal
iodamide
iodane
iodanes
iodargyrite
iodargyrites
iodate
iodate reaction of epinephrine
iodated

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