Gelechiid (Noun)
Meaning
Small slender-winged moths whose larvae are agricultural pests.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The gelechiid moths are known for their small size and slender wings, but their larvae can cause significant damage to crops.
- One of the most common gelechiid species is the potato tuberworm moth, which is a major pest of potatoes worldwide.
- Some gelechiid species, such as the pink bollworm moth, are resistant to certain pesticides and require integrated pest management strategies to control.
- Gelechiid moths are often difficult to identify due to their small size and similar appearances, but their larvae can be identified by the type of damage they cause to crops.
- In addition to their agricultural impacts, gelechiid moths are also of interest to scientists studying the evolution of insect development and behavior.