Pseudaletia Unipuncta (Noun)
Meaning 1
Moth whose destructive larvae travel in multitudes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
Noctuid moth larvae that travel in multitudes destroying especially grass and grain.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pseudaletia unipuncta, also known as the armyworm, is a noctuid moth larvae that travels in multitudes destroying especially grass and grain.
- In the early summer months, farmers must be on the lookout for pseudaletia unipuncta infestations, which can decimate entire fields of wheat and oats.
- Pseudaletia unipuncta are often mistaken for other types of caterpillars, but their distinctive behavior of traveling in large groups sets them apart.
- Entomologists have been studying the pseudaletia unipuncta to develop more effective methods of controlling their populations and preventing widespread damage to crops.
- When pseudaletia unipuncta larvae are present in large numbers, they can cause significant economic losses for farmers and ranchers, particularly in areas where grass and grain are major crops.