Gelechia (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Gelechiidae: pink bollworms.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The gelechia is a type of moth that belongs to the family Gelechiidae, commonly known as the twirler moths or gelechiid moths.
- Gelechia is the type genus of the family Gelechiidae, which includes the pink bollworms that cause significant damage to cotton crops.
- The gelechia moths are known for their distinctive pink or yellowish coloration and are often found in tropical and subtropical regions.
- In the context of agricultural pest management, gelechia is often used to refer specifically to the pink bollworms that infest cotton plants.
- The gelechia genus includes over 700 species of moths, many of which are considered significant pests in the agricultural industry.