Meaning of the word armyworm in English

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armyworm

US /ˈɑːr.mi.wɜːrm/
UK /ˈɑː.mi.wɜːm/
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Noun

the larva of a moth, especially the fall armyworm, that travels in large groups and destroys crops

Example:
The farmers were devastated by the armyworm infestation that destroyed their cornfields.
Controlling armyworm populations is crucial for crop protection.
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