woolly bear moth

Definitions of woolly bear moth
  1. noun
    larva of moth of the family Arctiidae
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    type of:
    woolly bear, woolly bear caterpillar
    caterpillar of numerous moths characterized by a dense coat of woolly hairs; feed on plants and some are destructive pests
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