Polyphemus - Definition - Law Dictionary Home Dictionary Definition polyphemus

Definition :

A very large American moth Telea polyphemus belonging to the Silkworm family Bombycidaelig Its larva which is very large bright green with silvery tubercles and with oblique white stripes on the sides feeds on the oak chestnut willow cherry apple and other trees It produces a large amount of strong silk Called also American silkworm