armyworm
Americannoun
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the larva of the noctuid moth Pseudaletia unipuncta, which advances over a region in massive numbers, suggestive of an army, destroying crops of grain and vegetables.
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any moth larva that is similar to the noctuid Pseudaletia unipuncta in its habit of advancing over a region in massive numbers, suggestive of an army, destroying agricultural crops.
Etymology
Origin of armyworm
Example Sentences
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Remarkably, these fern proteins still affected fall armyworm that were resistant to conventional Bt proteins.
From Science Daily • Oct. 23, 2023
The baculovirus, with its genetic instructions, is then introduced into cells taken from the fall armyworm moth.
From Washington Post • Jun. 5, 2022
It uses the same technology in myriad other invasive pests, including the fall armyworm and the soybean looper, which it hopes to sell in the U.S. and around the world.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2022
Landschoot said a lot of armyworm destruction was mistaken for disease earlier in the season.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2021
Damage from the pests first appears like drought stress as the armyworm larvae strip tissue from turfgrass leaves.
From Fox News • Sep. 9, 2021
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