Argyrotaenia Citrana (Noun)
Meaning
California moth whose larvae live in especially oranges.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- California farmers are always on the lookout for the argyrotaenia citrana, a moth whose larvae damage their orange crops.
- The argyrotaenia citrana, also known as the orange tortricid, was first identified in the southern part of the state.
- Because the argyrotaenia citrana can significantly reduce yields of oranges, growers work hard to eliminate the moth and its larvae.
- Recent years have seen a noticeable increase in the argyrotaenia citrana population in parts of California.
- In an effort to control the spread of the argyrotaenia citrana, farmers were asked to increase monitoring for larvae damage.