Tortricid (Noun)
Meaning
Any of numerous small moths having lightly fringed wings; larvae are leaf rollers or live in fruits and galls.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The farmer carefully inspected the apple tree for signs of tortricid larvae, which can cause significant damage to the fruit.
- A common pest in orchards, the codling moth is a type of tortricid that can ruinate entire crops if left unchecked.
- Entomologists study the unique characteristics of tortricid moths, such as their fringed wings and varied host plants.
- Gardeners often use integrated pest management techniques to control tortricid infestations in their fruit and nut trees.
- The researcher developed a new method for tracking the migration patterns of tortricid moths, which can help predict outbreaks of these pests.