Definition 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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“Currantworm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/currantworm. Accessed 16 May. 2022.
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