beetworm en · NOUN
Etymology
From beet + worm.
Meanings
- A larva of a moth of species Spodoptera exigua, an armyworm which is a destructive agricultural pest
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| beetworms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
beet armyworm · asparagus fern caterpillar
Translations (1)
fi kulkuyökkösen toukka (larva of Spodoptera exigua)