army worm in English

noun
1
any of a number of insect larvae that occur in large numbers, in particular.
A gene that codes for a single myosuppressin FLRFamide has been found in Drosophila, the cockroach Diploptera punctata, and the true army worm Pseudaletia unipuncta.

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1. The phase variation observed in the army worm, Barathra brassicae L

2. The phase variation observed in the army-worm, Barathra brassicae L

3. The pesticide killed off weevils and other insects, leaving the army worm to multiply unchecked by its natural enemies.