Euproctis Phaeorrhoea (Noun)
Meaning
Small brown and white European moth introduced into eastern United States; pest of various shade and fruit trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The euproctis phaeorrhoea is found throughout much of Europe and parts of Asia and is an invasive species in the United States.
- Researchers believe the presence of the euproctis phaeorrhoea can have devastating effects on the local environment of eastern United States.
- Tree damage and defoliation caused by the larvae of the euproctis phaeorrhoea can weaken the trees making them more susceptible to disease.
- The caterpillars of the euproctis phaeorrhoea feed on the leaves of various shade and fruit trees causing noticeable damage.
- Ecologists consider the euproctis phaeorrhoea to be an alien species and work towards controlling their population and minimizing damage to native trees.