Paleacrita Vernata (Noun)
Meaning
Moth whose larvae are spring cankerworms.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Paleacrita vernata, commonly known as the spring cankerworm, is a species of moth that damages various tree species in North America.
- The paleacrita vernata's life cycle begins in late winter to early spring with eggs laid in protected locations such as branch forks.
- After overwintering, paleacrita vernata eggs start to hatch when buds are beginning to swell.
- Tree leaves serve as a food source for paleacrita vernata larvae during the late spring months.
- Larval instars of the paleacrita vernata vary significantly in appearance due to growth.