Hyphantria (Noun)
Meaning
Fall webworms.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Fall webworm caterpillars, also known as Hyphantria, feed on almost any type of deciduous tree in North America.
- The distinctive white stripes and patches on the backs of the larvae identify them as Hyphantria, a pest species common in the eastern United States.
- Webworm infestations, caused by Hyphantria caterpillars, are typically seen in late summer and early fall.
- If the problem persists year after year, the tree is likely being targeted by Hyphantria, also known as the fall webworm.
- Severe infestations of Hyphantria can cause noticeable damage by stripping trees of their foliage during critical periods of the fall season.