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em·per·or ˈmoth N

emperor moth

Kleines Nachtpfauenauge

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It contains the silk moths, emperor moths, sphinx moths and relatives. en.wikipedia.org

The mopane trees are the habitat of the mopane emperor moth (gonimbrasia belina), whose caterpillars feed on the leaves and are collected for food by people in the area. en.wikipedia.org

He has had a lifelong fascination with bugs that started with rearing gum emperor moths from caterpillars in his first year at school. www.scoop.co.nz

The mopane worm is the large caterpillar of the emperor moth and can be eaten dry, crunchy like potato chips or cooked with sauce. www.telegraph.co.uk

Female emperor moths release chemicals called pheromones which the males can detect from several miles away. www.telegraph.co.uk

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