Tussock Moth (Noun)
Meaning
Dull-colored moth whose larvae have tufts of hair on the body and feed on the leaves of many deciduous trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The tussock moth is a dull-colored moth whose larvae have tufts of hair on the body and feed on the leaves of many deciduous trees.
- A group of tussock moths had infested the oak tree in our backyard, causing significant damage to its leaves.
- Entomologists study the life cycle of the tussock moth to better understand its role in the ecosystem.
- Tussock moths can be identified by the distinctive tufts of hair on the bodies of their larvae.
- In some areas, the tussock moth is considered a pest due to the damage its larvae cause to deciduous trees.