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imperial moth

im·pe·ri·al moth (plural im·pe·ri·al moths)


noun 
Definition:
 
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.

[< its purplish markings, because the color purple was traditionally used for rulers' garments]
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