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Automeris

Automeris

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A group of large moths found in the Americas with bright eyespots on their hindwings
  • noun
  • /ˌɔːtəˈmɛrɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Automeris
  • The vivid eyespots on the hindwings help Automeris moths deter potential predators.

Examples

  • The caterpillar of the Automeris io moth has distinctive spines that can cause skin irritation.

  • Researchers studied several species within the genus Automeris found in Central America.

  • The Automeris moth is known for its striking patterns.

  • Have you ever seen an Automeris in the wild?

  • Researchers studied several species within the genus Automeris found in Central America.

  • The vivid eyespots on the hindwings help Automeris moths deter potential predators.

  • The caterpillar of the Automeris io moth has distinctive spines that can cause skin irritation.

Surface Forms

Automeris singular
Automeris plural

Etymology

The word Automeris likely comes from Greek parts auto- ('self') and meris ('part' or 'segment'), and a helpful way to remember it is to imagine the moth showing a 'part' of itself — a big eye-like spot on its wing that looks like a face. That's why the name fits this group of moths known for their striking eyespots.