webworm

A noun referring to several types of gregarious moth larvae that spin communal webs over foliage and feed on the leaves.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa várias espécies de larvas gregárias de mariposas que tecem teias comuns sobre a folhagem e se alimentam das folhas.

1. Gregarious moth larvae C1 formal scientific

   Several types of moth larvae that live in groups and spin large webs over the leaves and branches they feed on.

   • The apple tree was infested with webworms that had covered the branches in silk.
   • Gardeners often remove webworm nests to protect their ornamental plants.
   • Webworms can defoliate a tree if the infestation is not controlled.

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