ailanthus silkworm
noun
a green silkworm, Samia walkeri, introduced into the U.S. from China, that feeds on the leaves of the ailanthus.
Origin of ailanthus silkworm
1First recorded in 1865–70
Words Nearby ailanthus silkworm
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