leafworm
Plant-devouring larva
A leafworm is any of various caterpillars or larvae that feed on the leaves of plants, often causing significant damage to crops and ornamental vegetation.
The term is applied broadly to different species depending on context—cotton leafworms attack cotton plants, while celery leafworms target celery and related crops.
The farmer noticed leafworm damage spreading across the field.
Gardeners and farmers monitor for leafworms as part of routine pest management.
Immature feeding stage
- inchwormLooping moth larva
- silkwormMoth larva yielding fiber
- armywormDestructive moth larva
- cutwormPlant-base-severing larva
hornworm · grub · larvae · larval · lepidoptera · moth · butterfly · herbivore
Pupal casing for metamorphosis
- pupaInsect's resting stage
- cocoonSilk wrapping for transformation
- pupationMetamorphic encasement phase
- moltingPeriodic shedding of covering
instar · life-cycle · transformation · emergence · imago · stages · development · growth
Pest takeover situation
- defoliationLoss of foliage
- agricultureCultivation of land, livestock
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
pesticide · spraying · pest-control · garden · farmer · blight · damage · outbreak
Obscure in meaning
- greenColor of vegetation
- concealmentAct of hiding something
- blendCombine into mixture
- hiddenKept out of sight
disguise · coloration · protective · veining · countershading
larva
Immature feeding stage
cutworm · hornworm · grub · larvae · larval · lepidoptera · moth · butterfly · herbivore · defoliator
chrysalis
Pupal casing for metamorphosis
- pupaInsect's resting stage
- cocoonSilk wrapping for transformation
- pupationMetamorphic encasement phase
molting · instar · life-cycle · transformation · emergence · imago · stages · development · growth · egg
infestation
Pest takeover situation
- defoliationLoss of foliage
- agricultureCultivation of land, livestock
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
insecticide · pesticide · spraying · pest-control · garden · farmer · blight · damage · outbreak · invasion
cryptic
Obscure in meaning
- greenColor of vegetation
- concealmentAct of hiding something
- blendCombine into mixture
hidden · disguise · coloration · protective · veining · countershading