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tapestry moth

tap·es·try moth (plural tap·es·try moths)


noun 
Definition:
 
moth whose caterpillars eat wool: a moth whose caterpillars eat fabrics made from wool and other natural fibers. The adults are brown with white-tipped forewings and prefer damp conditions. Latin name Trichophaga tapetzella.

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