Recently, thanks to a friend of mine who lives in La Grange KY, I've become familiar with another insect that has the potential to cause harm. But that depends on the person who comes in contact with the alarmingly named American dagger moth, seen here prior to the metamorphosis....
but it was hard for North Americans to pronounce. ("Alligator pear," another early moniker, wasn't much better.) A little modification was in order. The Spanish used the termaguacate, and California farmers began promoting their own