processionary caterpillar
The larval stage of some moths in the family Thaumetopoeidae, which move in columns in…The larval stage of some moths in the family Thaumetopoeidae, which move in columns in search of food, resembling a procession.
» Processionary caterpillars can cause rashes and breathing problems.
Die Raupen des Prozessionsspinners können Ausschlag und Atemprobleme hervorrufen. — brauchinet
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1 sensesThe larval stage of some moths in the family Thaumetopoeidae, which move in columns in search of food, resembling a procession.
Examples
2 sentencesProcessionary caterpillars can cause rashes and breathing problems.
deDie Raupen des Prozessionsspinners können Ausschlag und Atemprobleme hervorrufen. — brauchinet
In the pine forest one can see single-file lines of processionary caterpillars in springtime.
Forms
plural: processionary caterpillars| Singular | processionary caterpillar |
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See also
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