clisiocampa

/klɪsaʊˈkæmpə, klɪsɪˈɒmpə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of moths in the family Saturniidae.

“The lepidopterist identified the specimen as a member of the genus Clisiocampa.”

2. proper noun

Clisiocampa, a genus of moths.

“The Clisiocampa species is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.”

Synonyms

  • Saturniid moth
  • tropical moth

Antonyms

  • butterfly
  • diurnal insect