Ugh, gross. From BBC:Swarms of moth caterpillars that have devoured crops and plagued some 20 villages in central Liberia are now attacking neighbouring areas of Guinea.
Liberia's agriculture minister said it was the worst swarm of the insect, known as army worm, in three decades.
The bug, which can grow up to 5cm (2in) in length, is one of the world's most destructive agricultural pests.
The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has sounded the alarm over the infestation.
"There is a need for immediate action otherwise it may create problems for food production," said Tim Vaessen, of the FAO.
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