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tussock moth

/ˈtʌsək mɒθ/

翻译: 毒蛾科(现归入裳蛾科)的一类蛾,其幼虫身上长有成簇的毒毛,接触皮肤会引起瘙痒或皮疹。该词泛指世界各地多种此类蛾类。

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/ˈtʌsək mɒθ/C1formalscientific
  • zh毒蛾科(现归入裳蛾科)的一类蛾,其幼虫身上长有成簇的毒毛,接触皮肤会引起瘙痒或皮疹。该词泛指世界各地多种此类蛾类。

A type of moth belonging to the family Erebidae, characterized by tufts of hair on the caterpillars that can cause skin irritation. The term refers to various species found worldwide.

  1. Type of mothC2formal

    A moth belonging to the subfamily Lymantriinae, characterized by tufts of hair on the caterpillars.

    zh毒蛾

    • The tussock moth caterpillar is covered in irritating hairs.
    • Researchers are studying the life cycle of the tussock moth.
    • Some species of tussock moth are considered pests in forests.