Tent caterpillar

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounA larva belonging to any of a number of species of moths of the genus Malacosoma, known for destructive infestation of trees in which the leaves are consumed and prominent, silken tent-like structures are constructed in the branches.

Synonyms

eastern tent caterpillar caterpillar bagworm caterpiller cankerworm slug caterpillar puss caterpillar salt-marsh caterpillar caterpillar eater looper caterpillar monarch caterpillar caterpillar hunter

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