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Codlin Moth (Noun)

Meaning

A small grey moth whose larvae live in apples and English walnuts.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The codlin moth is a significant pest in many orchards around the world.
  • Farmers take measures to control the codlin moth population to prevent damage to their crops.
  • In autumn, the codlin moth larvae can cause significant damage to ripe apples and English walnuts.
  • The female codlin moth lays her eggs on the skin of the fruit, usually at the calyx end.
  • In an effort to reduce codlin moth infestations, organic farmers often use pheromone traps to monitor the moth population.

Synonyms

  • Carpocapsa Pomonella
  • Codling Moth

Hypernyms

  • Tortricid
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