gipsy moth

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gipsy moth

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a European moth, Lymantria dispar, introduced into North America, where it is a serious pest of shade trees: family Lymantriidae (or Liparidae) See also tussock moth

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Noun

gipsy moth - European moth introduced into North America; a serious pest of shade trees

gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar

lymantriid, tussock moth - dull-colored moth whose larvae have tufts of hair on the body and feed on the leaves of many deciduous trees

genus Lymantria, Lymantria - type genus of the Lymantriidae; a pest (Lymantria means `destroyer')

Translations

gipsy moth

n → Schwammspinner m

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