Tea Tortrix (Noun)
Meaning
Small Indian moth infesting e.g. tea and coffee plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The tea tortrix is a notorious pest that can cause significant damage to tea plantations in the region.
- The larvae of the tea tortrix feed on the leaves and buds of the tea plant, leading to defoliation and reduced yields.
- Farmers in Assam are struggling to contain the spread of the tea tortrix, which has already infested several acres of coffee plants.
- Entomologists have been studying the behavior of the tea tortrix to develop more effective methods of controlling its population.
- The tea tortrix is also known to infest other crops, including citrus and pomegranate, making it a major concern for farmers in the region.