cynthia moth
insect
Also known as: Ailanthus silk moth, Samia cynthia, Samia walkeri
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saturniid moth
- In saturniid moth: Major species
The caterpillar of the cynthia moth (Samia cynthia or walkeri), also known as the ailanthus silk moth, native to Asia and introduced into North America, feeds chiefly on leaves of the ailanthus tree and the castor oil plant. The olive green adult has a distinctive pattern of crescents on…
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