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forest tent caterpillar

 

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Noun forest tent caterpillar has 1 sense
  1. forest tent caterpillar, Malacosoma disstria - larvae of a gregarious North American moth that spins a carpet rather than a tent; serious defoliator of deciduous trees
    --1 is a kind of tent caterpillar

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Forest Tent Caterpillar

Description:

The forest tent caterpillar (Malacosoma disstria) is a species of moth native to North America. It is known for its distinctive behavior of forming webbed tents in trees. These caterpillars are commonly found in forests and woodlands.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A type of caterpillar found in North American forests and woodlands.
  2. Noun: The larval stage of the forest tent caterpillar moth.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The forest tent caterpillar is a defoliating pest that can cause damage to trees.
  2. We observed a large group of forest tent caterpillars in the nearby forest.
  3. The forest tent caterpillar moth emerged from its cocoon.
  4. The forest tent caterpillar is known for its distinctive pattern of blue and white lines.

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