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TENT-CATERPILLAR MOTH

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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Tent-Caterpillar Moth.

Tent-Caterpillar Moth - as a noun

Moth whose gregarious larvae spin webs resembling carpets

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
malacosoma disstria

Moth whose larvae are tent caterpillars

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
malacosoma americana

Example Sentences

"The tent-caterpillar moth is a common pest in apple orchards."
"The population of tent-caterpillar moths has been increasing in recent years."
"The silk tents created by tent-caterpillar moths can be unsightly in trees."
"The female tent-caterpillar moth lays hundreds of eggs at once."
"The lifecycle of the tent-caterpillar moth involves several stages."
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