cankerworm
noun
can·ker·worm
ˈkaŋ-kər-ˌwərm 
: either of two geometrid moths (Alsophila pometaria and Paleacrita vernata) and especially their larvae which are serious pests of fruit and shade trees
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“Cankerworm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cankerworm. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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cankerworm
noun
can·ker·worm
ˈkaŋ-kər-ˌwərm
: a moth larva that injures plants especially by feeding on buds and leaves
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