'Achatodes zeae' definitions:

Definition of 'Achatodes zeae'

From: GCIDE
  • Spindleworm \Spin"dle*worm`\, n. (Zool.) The larva of a noctuid moth (Achatodes zeae) which feeds inside the stalks of corn (maize), sometimes causing much damage. It is smooth, with a black head and tail and a row of black dots across each segment. [1913 Webster]