forest tent caterpillar

noun

1. tent caterpillar

Word History and Origins

Origin of forest tent caterpillar¹

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Example Sentences

Officials said the main culprit is the forest tent caterpillar.

From Seattle Times

This species, commonly known as the forest tent caterpillar, closely resembles the apple tree tent caterpillar, but does not construct a visible tent.

From Project Gutenberg