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Saturnia

Saturnia

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A group of large moth species with eye-like marks on their wings
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • Scientists study the life cycle of the Saturnia to understand the ecology of tropical forests.

Examples

  • The Saturnia species is often found in woodland areas, where they feed on various tree leaves.

  • Niagara Falls it ain't, but the cascading thermal springs at Saturnia are a lot of fun.

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  • Virgil hailed it as Saturnia Tellus, the earth of the aurea aetas over which Saturn was to reign: PREFORMATTED TABLE

    Academic text (1990)

  • The Saturnia moth is known for its strikingly colored wings and impressive size.

Synonyms

saturniid moth
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Large insect with bright wide wings whose caterpillars make silk cocoons and which often has eye-shaped wing marks

is a single genus within that family, more specific in classification
saturniid
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A large colorful moth whose caterpillars spin silk cocoons in tropical regions

is a narrower term for a single genus rather than the whole family
giant silkworm moth
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A large moth with big wings whose caterpillars make silk

refers specifically to one genus within that family, not the entire family

Compounds

Saturnia pavonia
  • Specialized
9.9

A large moth in Europe and Asia with wings covered in many tiny scales and eye-like spots

Surface Forms

Saturnia main

Etymology

Saturnia comes from Saturn, the Roman god and the planet, and names a group of large 'emperor' moths. Many of these moths have big round 'eye' spots or ring patterns on their wings, so the name helps you picture a small planet or ring and remember these showy moths.