brown-tail moth
US /ˈbraʊn.teɪl ˌmɑːθ/
UK /ˈbraʊn.teɪl ˌmɑːθ/
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mariposa-rabo-castanho
a moth (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) whose larvae are covered with hairs that can cause an irritating rash in humans
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The brown-tail moth caterpillars are a common pest in coastal areas.
As lagartas da mariposa-rabo-castanho são uma praga comum em áreas costeiras.
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Contact with brown-tail moth hairs can cause severe skin irritation.
O contato com os pelos da mariposa-rabo-castanho pode causar irritação cutânea grave.