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Tineid Moth (Noun)

Meaning

Small yellowish moths whose larvae feed on wool or fur.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The Tineid moth, with its tiny size and pale yellow wings, can be found infesting carpets and clothing.
  • Tineid moths are notorious pests in museums due to their larvae's ability to damage valuable textile artifacts.
  • When looking through antique clothing stores, be aware that Tineid moths can lay their eggs in fur coats or silk garments.
  • Damage from Tineid moths is usually first noticed in carpets, where small holes and patches of worn-down fibers indicate larval feeding.
  • Inspecting fabric carefully for Tineid moths will save you the trouble of discovering telltale signs of infestation, like shredded holes or small tineid moth casings.

Synonyms

  • Tineid

Hypernyms

  • Tineoid

Hyponyms

  • Trichophaga Tapetzella
  • Carpet Moth
  • Clothes Moth
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