- A very large American moth (Telea polyphemus) belonging
to the Silkworm family (Bombycidae). Its larva, which is very large,
bright green, with silvery tubercles, and with oblique white stripes on
the sides, feeds on the oak, chestnut, willow, cherry, apple, and other
trees. It produces a large amount of strong silk. Called also American
silkworm.
Definition
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