舟蛾

zhōu'é

noun

Measure Word

一只舟蛾 zhī

Meanings

1 prominent moth (family Notodontidae)

Characters

Examples

舟蛾的幼虫是林业害虫。

Zhōu'é de yòuchóng shì lín yè hàichóng.

Prominent moth larvae are forestry pests.

杨树常受舟蛾危害。

Yángshù cháng shòu zhōu'é wēihài.

Poplar trees are often damaged by prominent moths.

Tips

memory

The name comes from the caterpillar's posture: when disturbed, larvae raise both ends and arch their middle like a small boat (舟). Picture the curled caterpillar as a little canoe.

Stroke Order

舟 zhōu

蛾 é