Army worm
the caterpillar of a noctuid moth, pseudaletia unipuncta, that often travels in large numbers over a region, destroying crops of wheat, corn, etc.
any of the larvae of several related moths having similar habits.
historical examples
his enemies are drought, excessive rains, the ball worm, and the army worm; his best friend a long picking season.
the civil war in america william howard russell
noun
the caterpillar of a widely distributed noctuid moth, leucania unipuncta, which travels in vast hordes and is a serious pest of cereal crops in north america
any of various similar caterpillars
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