springworm

/ˈsprɪŋwɜːrm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of caterpillar, typically of the moth species, that appears in late winter or early spring

“The springworm infestation in the garden required immediate attention.”

Synonyms

  • caterpillar
  • moth

Antonyms

  • hibernating insect
  • summer insect