/sɛˈkroʊpiə/ (suh-KROH-pee-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of large, striking moths, especially the Hickory Horned Devil (Cecropia hickoryae), and the Polyphemus Moth (Cecropia polyphemus).

“The large, colorful moths found in North America are often classified as cecropias.”