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woolly bear caterpillar

/ˈwʊli bɛər ˈkætərpɪlər/

翻译: 某些灯蛾科(熊蛾科)昆虫的幼虫阶段,特征是全身覆盖浓密的刚毛,通常为黑色,中间有一条红棕色条纹。以缓慢爬行著称,常见于秋季。

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/ˈwʊli bɛər ˈkætərpɪlər/B1informalscientific
  • zh某些灯蛾科(熊蛾科)昆虫的幼虫阶段,特征是全身覆盖浓密的刚毛,通常为黑色,中间有一条红棕色条纹。以缓慢爬行著称,常见于秋季。

The larval stage of certain tiger moths, characterized by a dense coat of bristly hairs, typically black with a reddish-brown band in the middle. It is known for its slow, crawling movement and is often seen in autumn.

  1. Larva of certain mothsA2formal

    A fuzzy, hairy caterpillar, typically black and brown, that is the larval stage of the Isabella tiger moth (Pyrrharctia isabella) or related species.

    zh熊毛虫

    • The children found a woolly bear caterpillar crawling across the path.
    • Woolly bear caterpillars are known for their distinctive bristly coat.
    • According to folklore, the width of the brown band on a woolly bear caterpillar predicts the severity of the coming winter.