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emperor moth

insect

Also known as: Saturnia pavonia, peacock moth

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In saturniid moth: Major species
…heavily scaled wings of the emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia), which occurs in temperate regions of Europe and Asia, are marked by transparent eyespots, which presumably serve a protective function in frightening predators. Larval forms feed on shrubs.
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