Leaf-miner (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various small moths or dipterous flies whose larvae burrow into and feed on leaf tissue especially of the family Gracilariidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The rare moth species was identified as a leaf-miner due to the distinct tunnels it created in the leaves.
- Entomologists have long been fascinated by the complex behavior of leaf-miners, particularly in how they adapt to different host plants.
- Researchers have been experimenting with strategies to protect crops from damage caused by the apple leaf-miner, a significant agricultural pest.
- A close inspection of the oak leaves revealed that they had been infested by a type of leaf-miner, with tiny tunnels and patches of discoloration visible.
- Gardeners may inadvertently attract leaf-miners to their plants by using certain fertilizers that promote lush foliage.