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Meanings of emperor moth in English

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Large moth of temperate forests of Eurasia having heavily scaled transparent wings.

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Examples for "emperor"
Examples for "emperor"
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It was the emperor's war, Agrippa's war, your parents' war -notmine.
Lily of the Nile
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He became emperor of China; his hordes spread over India and Persia.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 / (From Barbaro...
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Nobody troubled about the fate of the unfortunate emperor in his capital.
A History of China
4
Ricci died in 1617, having lived in favor with the emperor Vanlie.
The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Other Principal Saints. J...
5
The emperor Kang-hi protected the Christian religion in the most favorable manner.
The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Other Principal Saints. J...
Usage of emperor moth in English
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Just then a pale emperor moth fluttered before the window.
Spellwright
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The description would fit the young larva of the emperor moth; later on it becomes a much larger green-bodied caterpillar.
The Irish Times
3
Albert Nolan, Newport, Co Tipperary Emperor moth caterpillar Male hoverflies are very territorial.
The Irish Times
4
The male Oak Eggar has a sumptuous pair, as has the Great Peacock or Emperor Moth.
Social Life in the Insect World
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Among the heather blooms the great, fat, furry caterpillars of emperor moths fed slowly, looking like animated fur collars.
The corfu trilogy