Atlas moth

noun

1
: a giant silk moth (Attacus atlas) widespread and often abundant in Asia that is cultured for silk in some places
2
: any of several giant silk moths of the East Indies and southern Asia

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“Atlas moth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Atlas%20moth. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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