gypsy moth

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Noun gypsy moth has 1 sense

gypsy moth, gipsy moth, Lymantria dispar - European moth introduced into North America; a serious pest of shade trees
--₁ is a kind of lymantriid, tussock moth
--₁ is a member of Lymantria, genus Lymantria

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Gypsy Moth

Definition:

A type of moth belonging to the Lymantriidae family, with caterpillars that are known for their destructive feeding habits on trees and plants.

Noun

Sense 1: A moth of the family Lymantriidae, characterized by brownish or grayish wings and a body covered in hairs.

Example: The gypsy moth caterpillar is a voracious feeder and can defoliate entire trees.

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