African mahogany-feeding caterpillar
- Pronunciation
- /af-ri-kan mah-ho-gan-ee fee-ding kat-er-pil-lar/
- Category
- Entomology
- Singular
- African mahogany-feeding caterpillar
- Plural
- African mahogany-feeding caterpillars
Definition
The larval stage of various moth species that feed on African mahogany trees.
Etymology
From the geographical origin 'African' and the host plant 'mahogany'.
Example
The African mahogany-feeding caterpillar is a major pest of African mahogany forests.
Related Terms
- Mahogany shoot borer
- Pest
- Forest