saturniid, saturniid moth - large brightly colored and usually tropical moth; larvae spin silken cocoons

cynthia moth, Samia walkeri, Samia cynthia - large Asiatic moth introduced into the United States; larvae feed on the ailanthus

atlas moth, Atticus atlas - giant saturniid moth widespread in Asia; sometimes cultured for silk

moth - typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae

Bombycidae, family Bombycidae - Chinese silkworm moth

Bombyx mori, domestic silkworm moth - stocky creamy-white Asiatic moth found almost entirely under human care; the source of most of the silk of commerce