army worm
معنی کامل و مثالها
● (جانور شناسی) شفیره (لارو) برخی بیدهای شب پرواز (گونهی Pseudaletia unipuncta که آفت غلاتاند)
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From Middle English 'armee' and 'worm', due to the caterpillar's tendency to move in large groups, reminiscent of an army on the march.
مثال
- The farmer was worried about an army worm infestation.
- Army worms can cause significant damage to crops.
- They used pesticides to control the army worm population.
ترکیبهای رایج
Army worm infestation Army worm damage Control of army worm
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- noctuid moth larvae that travel in multitudes destroying especially grass and grain