The difference between Caterpillar and Leafworm

When used as nouns, caterpillar means the larva of a butterfly or moth, whereas leafworm means any caterpillar that eats the leaves of plants.

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  1. Caterpillar as a noun:

    The larva of a butterfly or moth; leafworm.

    Examples:

    "The bird just ate that green caterpillar."

  2. Caterpillar as a noun:

    A vehicle with a caterpillar track; a crawler.

  1. Leafworm as a noun:

    Any caterpillar that eats the leaves of plants.

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