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Roseworm

Rose′wormˊ

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Noun.
(Zool.)
The larva of any one of several species of lepidopterous insects which feed upon the leaves, buds, or blossoms of the rose, especially
Cacaecia rosaceana
, which rolls up the leaves for a nest, and devours both the leaves and buds.

Definition 2024


roseworm

roseworm

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Noun

roseworm (plural roseworms)

  1. The larva of any of several species of lepidopterous insects that feed upon the leaves, buds, or blossoms of the rose, especially Choristoneura rosaceana, the bristled roseworm, oblique banded leaf roller, or rosaceous leaf roller, and the curled roseworm.