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Loxostege

Loxostege

9.9
A small moth whose caterpillars eat garden plants and crops
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Several types of Loxostege are considered agricultural pests due to their larvae's feeding habits.

Examples

  • The Loxostege moths lay eggs on the leaves of crops in the spring.

  • Gardeners often try to control Loxostege infestations to protect their vegetables.

  • The Loxostege moth is often found in gardens.

  • Farmers are concerned about Loxostege infestations.

  • Farmers often struggle to manage Loxostege populations that threaten their crops.

  • The larvae of Loxostege can cause significant damage to various garden plants.

  • Identifying Loxostege early can help prevent crop losses in the farming season.

Surface Forms

Loxostege singular
Loxosteges plural

Etymology

Loxostege comes from Greek parts loxo- 'slanted' and -stege 'cover'. A helpful way to remember it is to picture the moth's caterpillars making a web-like 'cover' on leaves, which fits the name for these garden webworms.