1. caterpillars that spin webs around tree branches and feed on leaves in groups
Usage: entomology

Examples

• The webworms created large silk nests in the cherry tree.
• Fall webworms are common pests in many deciduous trees.
• The gardener removed the webworms from the apple tree branches.
• Webworms can defoliate entire sections of trees if left untreated.
• Birds often feed on webworms despite their protective webs.
• The webworms’ silky nests were visible throughout the oak grove.