Io moth \I"o moth`\ (?; 115). (Zo["o]l.)
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
n : large yellow American moth having a large eyelike spot on
each hind wing; the larvae have stinging spines [syn: {Automeris
io}]