- footman moth
- noun
Etymology: so called from its coloration, reminiscent of a footman's livery: any of numerous moths of the family Lithosiidae
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footman moth
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footman moth — ▪ insect any of a group of insects in the tiger moth family, Arctiidae (order Lepidoptera), for which the common name footman is probably derived from the stiff, elongate appearance of the adult moths, which usually align their narrow wings … Universalium
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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
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Arctiidae — For the artificial fly used in fly fishing, see Woolly Worm (imitation). Arctiidae Harnessed Tiger Moth Apantesis phalerata Scientific classification … Wikipedia
