antler moth

antler moth

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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a European noctuid moth, Cerapteryx (or Charaeas) graminis, that has white antler-like markings on the forewings and produces larvae that periodically cause great damage to pastures and grasslands

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Noun

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antler moth - European moth with white antler-like markings on the forewings; the larvae damage pastures and grasslands Cerapteryx graminis noctuid, noctuid moth, owlet moth - usually dull-colored medium-sized nocturnal moth; the usually smooth-bodied larvae are destructive agricultural pests Cerapteryx, genus Cerapteryx - antler moths