What is "io moth"

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.

n. A large yellow moth, ''Automeris io'', found in North America.

n. large yellow American moth having a large eyelike spot on each hind wing; the larvae have stinging spines [syn: Automeris io]