forest tent caterpillar (Meaning)
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forest tent caterpillar (n)
larvae of a gregarious North American moth that spins a web resembling a carpet rather than a tent; serious defoliator of deciduous trees
Synonyms & Antonyms of forest tent caterpillar
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forest tent caterpillar Sentence Examples
- The forest tent caterpillar plagues Ontario's forests, stripping trees of their foliage.
- The caterpillars' silken tents can be seen hanging from branches throughout the forest.
- Defoliated trees caused by forest tent caterpillars can weaken and become vulnerable to disease.
- Outbreaks of forest tent caterpillars can last for several years, causing significant damage to forests.
- The natural predators of forest tent caterpillars include birds, parasitic wasps, and beetles.
- Native Americans used forest tent caterpillars as a food source, eating them both raw and cooked.
- Forest tent caterpillars can cause allergic reactions in some people, including rashes and respiratory problems.
- The larvae of the forest tent caterpillar form a dense web that can cover entire trees.
- The caterpillars' droppings can create a slippery, potentially hazardous surface beneath infested trees.
- Biological control methods are being explored to manage forest tent caterpillar populations without the use of pesticides.
FAQs About the word forest tent caterpillar
larvae of a gregarious North American moth that spins a web resembling a carpet rather than a tent; serious defoliator of deciduous trees
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The forest tent caterpillar plagues Ontario's forests, stripping trees of their foliage.
The caterpillars' silken tents can be seen hanging from branches throughout the forest.
Defoliated trees caused by forest tent caterpillars can weaken and become vulnerable to disease.
Outbreaks of forest tent caterpillars can last for several years, causing significant damage to forests.
