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Hyphantria

Hyphantria

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A group of moths whose caterpillars make large silk webs on trees in late summer
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The caterpillars of Hyphantria are known for the extensive webs they spin on trees in late summer.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the impact of Hyphantria infestations on local vegetation.

  • The Hyphantria moth is known for its distinctive silk webs.

  • Farmers monitor their crops for signs of Hyphantria to prevent widespread damage.

  • Many gardeners dislike Hyphantria because of their destructive caterpillars.

  • Farmers monitor their crops for signs of Hyphantria to prevent widespread damage.

  • The caterpillars of Hyphantria are known for the extensive webs they spin on trees in late summer.

  • Many gardeners dislike Hyphantria because of their destructive caterpillars.

Surface Forms

Hyphantria singular
Hyphantrias plural

Etymology

Hyphantria comes from Greek parts hyph- meaning 'web' and -antria meaning 'spinner', so the name fits the moth whose caterpillars spin large silk webs in trees.