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.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее личинку некоторых видов моли, таких как совки или грибные комарики, которые передвигаются большими разрушительными массами, часто уничтожая травы, зерновые и другие сельскохозяйственные культуры.

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.

   🇷🇺Гусеница совки

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.

   🇷🇺Личинки грибного комарика

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