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n.
Any of numerous, often brightly colored moths of the family Arctiidae, characteristically having wings marked with spots or stripes.


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Any of more than 3,500 species (family Arctiidae) of moths, many with furry or hairy larvae called woolly bears. Most adults have a thick body and white, orange, or green wings. At rest, the wings are folded rooflike over the body. The fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea) is a serious pest. The caterpillars construct webs over leaves, sometimes covering large areas with silken sheets. They pupate aboveground in a cocoon made of larval hairs and silk. The Isabella tiger moth (Isia isabella) attains a wingspan of 1.5 – 2 in. (37 – 50 mm). Black spots mark its abdomen and yellow wings.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: medium-sized moth with long richly colored and intricately patterned wings; larvae are called woolly bears

 
 

 

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