Meaning of the word "webworm moth" in English

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webworm moth

US /ˈwɛbwɜːrm mɔθ/
UK /ˈwɛbwɜːrm mɔθ/
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Noun

1.

a moth whose larvae construct silken webs on trees and shrubs, feeding on the leaves within the web

Example:
The apple tree was heavily infested with webworm moth larvae.
You can often spot the silken webs of the webworm moth in late summer.
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