A large and handsome American moth (Hyperchiria Io), having a large, bright-colored spot on each hind wing, resembling the spots on the tail of a peacock. The larva is covered with prickly hairs, which sting like nettles.
IO MOTH
Meaning of IO MOTH in English
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary. Пересмотренный полный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012