Spruce budworms

Pronunciation
/SPROOS BUD-worms/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Spruce budworm
Plural
Spruce budworms

Definition

The common name for several species of moths in the genus *Choristoneura* that feed on spruce and fir trees.

Etymology

From the English words "spruce" and "budworm", referring to their host tree and feeding behavior.

Example

Spruce budworms can cause significant defoliation in forests.

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