armyworm

A noun referring to the larva of certain moth species, such as noctuid moths or fungus gnats, that travel in large destructive multitudes, often devastating grass, grain, and other crops.

• 🇩🇪Bezeichnung für die Larve verschiedener Schmetterlingsarten, insbesondere von Eulenfaltern und Pilzmücken, die in großen, zerstörerischen Massen wandern und oft Gräser, Getreide und andere landwirtschaftliche Kulturen vernichten.

1. Noctuid moth larvae C1 formal scientific

   The larval stage of certain noctuid moths that travel in large groups, causing widespread destruction to grass and grain crops.

   • The farmer's field was devastated by a swarm of armyworms.
   • Armyworms can destroy an entire wheat crop in a matter of days.
   • Pesticides are often used to control armyworm infestations.

   🇩🇪Eulenfalterraupe

2. Fungus gnat larvae C2 formal scientific

   The larva of a fungus gnat that feeds on cereals and other grains, known for marching in large, orderly groups when food becomes scarce.

   • The fungus gnat larvae, also called armyworms, moved across the field in a coordinated line.
   • When the grain supply is exhausted, the armyworms march in regular order to find new food sources.
   • Scientists study the marching behavior of armyworms to understand collective movement.

   🇩🇪Larven der Pilzmücke

• armyworms plural form
• armyworms' possessive plural form
• armyworm's possessive singular form