Definition of Orgyia
1. n. A genus of bombycid moths whose caterpillars (esp. those of Orgyia leucostigma) are often very injurious to fruit trees and shade trees. The female is wingless. Called also vaporer moth.
Medical Definition of Orgyia
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A genus of bombycid moths whose caterpillars (especially. Those of Orgyia leucostigma) are often very injurious to fruit trees and shade trees. The female is wingless.
Synonym: vaporer moth.
Origin: NL, fr. Gr. The length of the outstretched arms. So named because, when at rest, it stretches forward its fore legs like arms.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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