woolly bear caterpillar

/ˌwʊli bɛər ˌkædərˈpɪlər/
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Definitions of woolly bear caterpillar
  1. noun
    caterpillar of numerous moths characterized by a dense coat of woolly hairs; feed on plants and some are destructive pests
    synonyms: woolly bear
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    types:
    woolly bear moth
    larva of moth of the family Arctiidae
    type of:
    caterpillar
    a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth
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