fireworm

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Etymology

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From fire +‎ worm.

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fireworm (plural fireworms)

Hermodice carunculata
Chloeia flava
  1. The larva of any of several tortricid moths (family Tortricidae).
    1. The larva of a small tortricid moth that feeds on cranberry leaves, giving the plant a burnt look; the cranberry worm.
  2. The bearded fireworm, Hermodice carunculata, a species of polychaete in family Amphinomidae, which may cause pain if touched.
  3. The golden fireworm, Chloeia flava, a species of polychaete.

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