currantworm
nounDefinition of currantworm
: any of various insect larvae that feed on the leaves or the developing fruit of the currant: such as
a : any of several sawfly larvae that feed on currant leaves
b : currant spanworm
c : a maggot (Epochra ribearia) that feeds in the fruit
d : a caterpillar (Zophodia convolutella) that attacks the fruit of currants and gooseberries — see imported currantworm
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