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SPINDLEWORM
Spin"dle*worm`, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: The larva of a noctuid mmoth (Achatodes zeæ) which feeds inside the stalks of corn (maize), sometimes causing much damage. It is smooth, with a black head and tail and a row of black dots across each segment.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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