casebearer

/ˈkeɪsˌbɛrɪr/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of moth whose larvae feed on the leaves of certain plants, especially those in the genus Malacosoma.

“The gardener noticed the casebearers had damaged the leaves of the oak tree.”

Synonyms

  • defoliator
  • moth

Antonyms

  • beneficial insect