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fire +‎ worm

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fireworm (plural fireworms)

 
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, Chloeia flava, a species of polychaete, in family Amphinomidae, which may cause pain if touched.

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