footman moth — noun Etymology: so called from its coloration, reminiscent of a footman s livery : any of numerous moths of the family Lithosiidae … Useful english dictionary
Footman — Foot man, n.; pl. {Footmen}. 1. A soldier who marches and fights on foot; a foot soldier. [1913 Webster] 2. A man in waiting; a male servant whose duties are to attend the door, the carriage, the table, etc. [1913 Webster] 3. Formerly, a servant… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
tiger moth — any of numerous moths of the family Arctiidae, many of which have conspicuously striped or spotted wings. [1810 20] * * * Any of more than 3,500 species (family Arctiidae) of moths, many with furry or hairy larvae called woolly bears. Most adults … Universalium
Common Footman — Scientific classification Kingdom … Wikipedia
lackey moth — noun also lackey ( s) Etymology: so called from the resemblance of the caterpillar s coat to a footman s livery : a European moth (Malacosoma neustria) with a larva that is a tent caterpillar sometimes injurious to orchard trees and other woody… … Useful english dictionary
Lackey moth — Lackey Lack ey, n.; pl. {Lackeys}. [F. laquais; cf. Sp. & Pg. lacayo; of uncertain origin; perh. of German origin, and akin to E. lick, v.] An attending male servant; a footman; a servile follower. [1913 Webster] Like a Christian footboy or a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Footmen — Footman Foot man, n.; pl. {Footmen}. 1. A soldier who marches and fights on foot; a foot soldier. [1913 Webster] 2. A man in waiting; a male servant whose duties are to attend the door, the carriage, the table, etc. [1913 Webster] 3. Formerly, a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Miltochrista miniata — Rosy Footman Miltochrista miniata Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum … Wikipedia
List of moths — This is an incomplete list of species of Lepidoptera that are commonly known as moths.Large and dramatic moth species*Death s head Hawkmoth Acherontia atropos *Luna Moth Actias luna *Atlas moth Attacus atlas – The largest moth in the world… … Wikipedia
Arctiidae — For the artificial fly used in fly fishing, see Woolly Worm (imitation). Arctiidae Harnessed Tiger Moth Apantesis phalerata Scientific classification … Wikipedia
