How to Use tussock moth in a Sentence

tussock moth

noun

• About a dozen species of tussock moths are native to North America, per Veseris.
  — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
• For those who need to remove tussock moth caterpillars, experts recommend wearing gloves and long sleeves for the job.
  — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
• The caterpillars gathered on my milkweed, for example, were milkweed tussock moths (Euchaetes egle).
  — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
• Though they're known for their large presence in Florida, tussock moth caterpillars can be found throughout the United States.
  — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
• While monarch caterpillars typically dine alone, milkweed tussock moth caterpillars feed together in large groups of their brothers and sisters.
  — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
• When faced with a tussock moth caterpillar, FMNH recommends leaving the insect alone to avoid direct contact.
  — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026