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Meaning of Polyphemus caterpillar | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A large, green saturniid caterpillar with a red head; the larval form of the Polyphemus moth.

Examples

“Polyphemus caterpillars can eat the leaves of many different trees and shrubs.”
“This summer I acquired two Polyphemus caterpillars at Mothapalooza, a mothing conference.”
“Polyphemus caterpillars feed on a variety of leaves.”
“Polyphemus caterpillars eat part or most of their eggshells before wandering off in search of food.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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