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gypsy moth

/ˈdʒɪpsi mɒθ/

翻译: 一种蛾类(舞毒蛾,学名 Lymantria dispar),其幼虫会大量啃食树木叶片,造成严重危害;原产于欧洲和亚洲,现已成为北美的入侵物种。

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/ˈdʒɪpsi mɒθ/C1formalscientific
  • zh一种蛾类(舞毒蛾,学名 Lymantria dispar),其幼虫会大量啃食树木叶片,造成严重危害;原产于欧洲和亚洲,现已成为北美的入侵物种。

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.

    zh舞毒蛾

    • 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.