Genus Sitotroga (Noun)
Meaning
Grain moths.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Sitotroga is a group of moths in the family Gelechiidae, commonly known as grain moths or fruit moths.
- Sitotroga cerealella, a species within the genus Sitotroga, is a significant pest of stored grains worldwide.
- The genus Sitotroga includes several species that are known to infest grains, fruits, and other plant materials.
- Researchers have identified several species within the genus Sitotroga that are resistant to certain pesticides.
- The genus Sitotroga is often found in association with stored grains, particularly wheat, oats, and barley.