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Cankerworm
Cankerworm Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Cankerworm?
[n] green caterpillar of a geometrid moth; pest of various fruit and shade trees
Synonyms | Synonyms for Cankerworm: Related Terms | Find terms related to Cankerworm: See Also | caterpillar | fall cankerworm | family Geometridae | Geometridae | spring cankerworm Cankerworm In Webster's Dictionary \Can"ker*worm`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
The larva of two species of geometrid moths which are very
injurious to fruit and shade trees by eating, and often
entirely destroying, the foliage. Other similar larv[ae] are
also called cankerworms.
Note: The autumnal species ({Anisopteryx pometaria}) becomes
adult late in autumn (after frosts) and in winter. The
spring species ({A. vernata}) remains in the ground
through the winter, and matures in early spring. Both
have winged males and wingless females. The larv[ae]
are similar in appearance and habits, and belong to the
family of measuring worms or spanworms. These larv[ae]
hatch from the eggs when the leaves begin to expand in
spring.
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