pickleworm
1pickleworm — /pik euhl werrm /, n. the larva of a pyralid moth, Diaphania nitidalis, that bores into the stem and fruit of squash, cucumber, and other cucurbitaceous plants. [1865 70, Amer.; PICKLE1 + WORM] * * * …
2pickleworm — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: pickle + worm : the larva of a brown and yellow moth (Diaphania nitidales) of the family Pyralididae that attacks the vines of cucurbits in No. and So. America * * * /pik euhl werrm /, n. the larva of a pyralid moth …
3Diaphania nitidalis — Pickleworm Scientific classification Kingdom …
4Pyrethrum — refers to several Old World plants of the genus Chrysanthemum (e.g., C. coccineum ) which are cultivated as ornamentals for their showy flower heads. It is also the name of a natural insecticide made from the dried flower heads of C.… …
