giant silkworm moth

Definitions of giant silkworm moth

1. noun

   any silkworm moth of the family Saturniidae
   synonyms: silkworm moth

   types:

   Samia cynthia, Samia walkeri, cynthia moth

   large Asiatic moth introduced into the United States; larvae feed on the ailanthus

   Atticus atlas, atlas moth

   giant saturniid moth widespread in Asia; sometimes cultured for silk

   type of:

   saturniid, saturniid moth

   large brightly colored and usually tropical moth; larvae spin silken cocoons