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.