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gypsy moth

/ˈdʒɪpsi mɒθ/

Traducción: Tipo de polilla (Lymantria dispar) conocida por sus orugas destructivas que devoran el follaje de los árboles; originaria de Europa y Asia, pero actualmente es una especie invasora en Norteamérica.

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/ˈdʒɪpsi mɒθ/C1formalscientific
  • esTipo de polilla (Lymantria dispar) conocida por sus orugas destructivas que devoran el follaje de los árboles; originaria de Europa y Asia, pero actualmente es una especie invasora en Norteamérica.

A type of moth (Lymantria dispar) known for its destructive caterpillars that defoliate trees, originally from Europe and Asia but now invasive in North America.

  1. Invasive insect speciesB2formal

    A species of moth (Lymantria dispar) whose caterpillars are known for defoliating trees, causing significant damage to forests.

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    • The gypsy moth infestation has destroyed large areas of oak forest.
    • Scientists are studying biological controls for the gypsy moth population.
    • Gypsy moth caterpillars can strip a tree of its leaves in just a few weeks.