kan'-ker-wurm (yeleq, (Joel 1:4; 2:25; Nah 3:15,16)): The name given to a larval stage of the LOCUST (which see). See also CATERPILLAR.
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'CANKER-WORM'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.