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malacosoma

/ˌmæl.əˈkɒs.ə.mə/

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noun

/ˌmæl.əˈkɒs.ə.mə/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное существительное, обозначающее род бабочек из семейства коконопрядов, чьи личинки широко известны как паутинные гусеницы.

A scientific noun referring to a genus of moths in the family Lasiocampidae, whose larvae are commonly known as tent caterpillars.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A genus of moths in the family Lasiocampidae, whose larvae are known as tent caterpillars and build silk tents in trees.

    ruКоконопряды

    • The Malacosoma larvae constructed a large silk tent in the apple tree.
    • Researchers study Malacosoma to understand social behavior in caterpillars.
    • An infestation of Malacosoma can defoliate entire branches.