strawworm

• Nom désignant la larve de certains insectes, comme les phryganes ou les chalcidés, qui construit un fourreau protecteur de soie et de matériaux environnants, ou qui infeste les tiges de céréales.

A noun referring to the larva of certain insects, such as the caddis fly or chalcid flies, which constructs protective cases from silk and surrounding materials or infests the straw of grains.

1. Caddis fly larvaC2formalscientific

   The larva of the caddis fly, which constructs a protective case made of silk and covered with sand or plant debris.

   Larve de phrygane (fourreau)

   • The strawworm builds its case from tiny pieces of leaves and twigs.
   • Researchers observed the strawworm retreating into its silk-lined case.
   • The caddis fly larva, known as a strawworm, is common in freshwater streams.

   Synonymescaddiswormcaseworm

2. Chalcid fly larvaC2formalscientific

   The larva of chalcid flies that is injurious to the straw of wheat and other grains.

   Larve de chalcidien nuisible au blé

   • The strawworm infests wheat fields, damaging the straw.
   • Farmers have reported significant crop loss due to the strawworm.
   • The chalcid fly larva, or strawworm, bores into the stems of grain plants.