ARMYWORM

armyworm

(noun) larva of fungus gnat that feed on cereals and other grains; they march in large companies in regular order when the food is exhausted

armyworm, Pseudaletia unipuncta

(noun) moth whose destructive larvae travel in multitudes

armyworm, army worm, Pseudaletia unipuncta

(noun) noctuid moth larvae that travel in multitudes destroying especially grass and grain

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

armyworm (plural armyworms)

The larva of any of the Spodoptera and Mythimna genera of noctuid moths, which typically feed in large, destructive groups.

Source: Wiktionary



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