tortrix
- noun
- /ˈtɔrtrɪks/
- Specialized
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tortrix
- Entomologists studied the life cycle of the tortrix to develop better pest control methods.
Examples
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The farmer discovered a tortrix infestation in his tea plantation.
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The tortrix is known for damaging apple crops.
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During the summer, several tortrix moths were found damaging the coffee plants.
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Farmers are concerned about the tortrix infestation.
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Entomologists studied the life cycle of the tortrix moth, which is known to harm various fruit crops.
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The farmer discovered a tortrix infestation in his orchard that threatened this year's apple harvest.
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During the growing season, the tortrix moths were reported to damage several kinds of vegetables.
Synonyms
A small moth whose caterpillars roll leaves and eat fruit
A small moth whose caterpillars roll leaves and eat fruit
A moth whose caterpillars roll and tie leaves with silk to make a nest
A group of small moths that includes the orange tortrix
A group of moths whose caterpillars eat tea plants and damage crops
A small moth from California whose caterpillars eat oranges and other citrus fruits
A small moth whose caterpillars feed on oranges and damage fruit crops
A small moth that eats leaves of tea and coffee plants and harms crops
A small moth that eats leaves of tea and coffee plants, damaging crops
A small grey insect whose young caterpillars eat the inside of apples and damage fruit
Compounds
- Specialized
A small moth whose caterpillars feed on oranges and damage fruit crops
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tortrix comes from the Latin root torqu- meaning 'to twist' and the ending -trix meaning 'female who does something'. That's why the name fits: the tortrix caterpillar twists and rolls leaves to make a shelter, so it is like a 'leaf-twister' that can damage crops and fruit.
