Large moth of temperate forests of Eurasia having heavily scaled transparent wings.
1Just then a pale emperor moth fluttered before the window.
2The description would fit the young larva of the emperor moth; later on it becomes a much larger green-bodied caterpillar.
3Albert Nolan, Newport, Co Tipperary Emperor moth caterpillar Male hoverflies are very territorial.
4The male Oak Eggar has a sumptuous pair, as has the Great Peacock or Emperor Moth.
5Among the heather blooms the great, fat, furry caterpillars of emperor moths fed slowly, looking like animated fur collars.