Thesaurus: io moth

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1. A large and handsome American moth (Hyperchiria Io), having a large, bright-colored 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.
2. n. large yellow American moth having a large eyelike spot on each hind wing; the larvae have stinging spines
3. A large and handsome American moth (Hyperchiria Io), having a large, bright-colored 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.
4. A large and handsome American moth (Hyperchiria Io), having alarge, bright-colored spot on each hind wing, resembling the spots onthe tail of a peacock. The larva is covered with prickly hairs, whichsting like nettles.