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Orgyia
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What's The Definition Of Orgyia?Synonyms | Synonyms for Orgyia: Related Terms | Find terms related to Orgyia: See Also | Orgyia In Webster's Dictionary \Or*gy"i*a\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? the length of the
outstretched arms. So named because, when at rest, it
stretches forward its fore legs like arms.] (Zo["o]l.).
A genus of bombycid moths whose caterpillars (esp. those of
{Orgyia leucostigma}) are often very injurious to fruit trees
and shade trees. The female is wingless. Called also {vaporer
moth}.
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