lasiocampa

/lɑːsiˈɒmpə/ LAH-see-OM-puh

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of lichen moths in the family Saturniidae, commonly known as emperor moths.

“The biologists were studying the life cycle of the lasiocampa and its unique mating habits.”

Synonyms

  • emperor moth
  • saturniid moth

Antonyms

  • none