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Orgyia

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Or`gy´i`a
prop. n.1.(Zool.) A genus of bombycid moths whose caterpillars (esp. those of Orgyia leucostigma) are often very injurious to fruit trees and shade trees. The female is wingless. Called also vaporer moth.
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The large white cabbage butterfly (Pieris brassicae) or the small white butterfly (Pieris rapae The Vapourer Moth Orgyia antiqua, whose caterpillars eat leaves of dahlias, don't mind other 'snacks' either.
GARDENING WITH GEORGE BOENISH by Boenish, George / Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)
 
 
 
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