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| im·pe·ri·al moth (plural im·pe·ri·al moths) |
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large moth with purplish brown markings: a large moth that has yellow wings and purplish brown markings. Native to: North and South America. Latin name Eacles imperialis.
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| [< its purplish markings, because the color purple was traditionally used for rulers' garments] |
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