buck moth
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of buck moth
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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The Mississippi State University Extension Service put out a statement Tuesday about buck moth caterpillars, which the LSU AgCenter says can be found from east Texas to Florida and up the East Coast to Maine.
From Washington Times
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