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bagworm

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bag·worm  (bgwûrm)
n.
Any of several moths of the family Psychidae, which construct fibrous cases of silk spun together with leaves, twigs, or grass. The plant-feeding larvae and wingless adult females live in these cases.
bagworm [ˈbægˌwɜːm]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) the larva of moths of the family Psychidae, which forms a protective case of silk covered with grass, leaves, etc
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals)
bagworm moth any moth of the family Psychidae


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