Hemerocampa

Hemerocampa
Hem·ero·cam·pa (hem″ər-o-kamґpə) a genus of moths. H. leukostigґma is the tussock moth, a species with white markings whose larval stage has venomous hairs that may produce severe urticaria. See also insect dermatitis, under dermatitis.

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  • douglas-fir tussock moth — noun Usage: usually capitalized D : a dull colored moth (Hemerocampa pseudotsugata) with a red spotted hairy larva that feeds on and may seriously defoliate Douglas fir and sometimes other firs …   Useful english dictionary

  • white-marked tussock moth — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun : a tussock moth (Hemerocampa leucostigma) having larvae that sometimes defoliate various shade and fruit trees …   Useful english dictionary

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