amazona

/ˌæməˈzɑːnə/ or /ˌæmɑːˈzɑːnə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of moth, especially the Saturnia pyretorum, a large, yellow or brown moth found in the Americas, often considered a pest due to its caterpillars which damage plants.

“The farmer had to deal with the infestation of amazona caterpillars in his soybean fields.”

Synonyms

  • silk moth
  • tobacco hornworm

Antonyms

  • beneficial insect