Meaning of the word "brown-tail moth" in English

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brown-tail moth

US /ˈbraʊn.teɪl ˌmɑːθ/
UK /ˈbraʊn.teɪl ˌmɑːθ/
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Noun

1.

a moth (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) whose larvae are covered with hairs that can cause an irritating rash in humans

Example:
The brown-tail moth caterpillars are a common pest in coastal areas.
Contact with brown-tail moth hairs can cause severe skin irritation.
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