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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.

Synonyms

  • Brown-tail Moth
  • Browntail

Hypernyms

  • Lymantriid
  • Tussock Moth
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