noun
fall webworm
A moth species (Hyphantria cunea) whose larvae create large webs on trees. Common in North America and introduced to Japan.
公園の木にアメリカシロヒトリの巣ができていた。
A fall webworm nest had formed on a tree in the park.
Rarely used kanji form.
Rarely used kanji form.
From アメリカ (America) + シロヒトリ (white tiger moth), referring to its appearance and origin.