Roseworm
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Roseworm is a noun meaning 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.
Meaning
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.
Word Forms
- roseworms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include roseslug, rye-worm, roller, fruitworm, leaf-worm, rose.
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