phycite (Meaning)
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phycite (n.)
See Erythrite, 1.
Synonyms & Antonyms of phycite
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phycite Sentence Examples
- The phycite moth, a significant pest of stored grains, can cause extensive damage to food supplies.
- The larvae of the phycite moth feed on the kernels of stored grains, reducing their nutritional value and market worth.
- Phycite infestations can lead to grain spoilage, contamination, and unfitness for human or animal consumption.
- Identifying phycite infestations early on is crucial to prevent significant losses and avoid spreading the infestation to other stored products.
- Sanitation, proper storage techniques, and regular monitoring can effectively control phycite infestations in grain storage facilities.
- Pheromone traps can be used to monitor phycite populations and detect infestations early.
- Fumigation or heat treatment are effective methods for eliminating phycite infestations in stored grains.
- The adult phycite moth has distinctive silvery-white wings with dark spots and a wingspan of about 15-20 millimeters.
- Phycite larvae are small, off-white caterpillars with brown heads and dark stripes along their bodies.
- The phycite moth is a member of the family Pyralidae, which includes numerous species of moths that attack various plants and stored products.
FAQs About the word phycite
See Erythrite, 1.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The phycite moth, a significant pest of stored grains, can cause extensive damage to food supplies.
The larvae of the phycite moth feed on the kernels of stored grains, reducing their nutritional value and market worth.
Phycite infestations can lead to grain spoilage, contamination, and unfitness for human or animal consumption.
Identifying phycite infestations early on is crucial to prevent significant losses and avoid spreading the infestation to other stored products.
