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Hyalophora

Hyalophora

9.9
A group of large North American moths that make silk, like the cecropia moth
  • noun
  • /ˌhaɪəˈlɒfərə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Hyalophora genus includes the impressive Cecropia moth, one of North America's largest moths.

Examples

  • The Hyalophora moth is one of the largest in North America.

  • A Hyalophora caterpillar can be identified by its bright green color and distinctive blue and yellow tubercles.

  • Scientists often study Hyalophora to understand silkworm development and silk production.

  • Have you ever seen a Hyalophora in the wild?

  • The Hyalophora genus includes the impressive Cecropia moth, one of North America's largest moths.

  • A Hyalophora caterpillar can be identified by its bright green color and distinctive blue and yellow tubercles.

  • Scientists often study Hyalophora to understand silkworm development and silk production.

Compounds

Hyalophora cecropia
  • Specialized
9.9

A very large North American moth whose caterpillars eat the leaves of forest trees

Surface Forms

Hyalophora singular
Hyalophoras plural

Etymology

Hyalophora comes from Greek parts hyalo- meaning 'glass' and -phora meaning 'to carry', so it is like 'glass-bearer' and helps you picture these large, showy silkworm moths as carrying shiny, glass-like spots on their wings.