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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) Io moth
a large North American moth, Automeris io, with an eyespot on each hind wing.

Etymology: (1865–70; after Io¹)

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1. (noun) io moth, Automeris io
large yellow American moth having a large eyelike spot on each hind wing; the larvae have stinging spines

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Webster Dictionary

1. io moth
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

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