Family Tortricidae (Noun)
Meaning
Leaf rollers and codling moths.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Tortricidae, commonly known as leaf rollers and codling moths, consists of over 10,000 known species worldwide.
- The codling moth, a member of the family Tortricidae, is a significant pest of apple production globally.
- Some species of the family Tortricidae, such as the apple pandemis, are notorious for their leaf-rolling behavior.
- Members of the family Tortricidae are known for their distinctive caterpillars that roll or fold leaves for protection.
- The family Tortricidae is a diverse group of moths that includes the hawthorn tortrix and the spotted fireworm.