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.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa la larva de ciertas polillas, como las noctuidas o los gusanos soldado, que se desplazan en masas numerosas y destructivas, dañando a menudo pastos, cereales y otros cultivos agrícolas.

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.

   🇪🇸Oruga militar

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.

   🇪🇸larva de mosquito de los hongos

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