tortricid (Meaning)
Wordnet
tortricid (n)
any of numerous small moths having lightly fringed wings; larvae are leaf rollers or live in fruits and galls
Webster
tortricid (a.)
Of or pertaining to Tortix, or the family Tortricidae.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tortricid
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
tortricid Sentence Examples
- The tortricid larva voraciously devoured the tender leaves of the apple tree.
- The distinctive markings on the wings of the tortricid moth made it easy to identify.
- The infestation of tortricids on the rose bushes caused significant damage to the foliage.
- To control the tortricid population, farmers employed a combination of chemical and biological methods.
- Researchers studied the pheromones produced by tortricids to develop effective lures and traps.
- The tortricid lifecycle involves several stages, including egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
- Some species of tortricids are considered pests, causing economic losses in agricultural crops.
- The wingspan of tortricid moths typically ranges from 5 to 25 millimeters.
- The tortricid family includes over 10,000 species found worldwide.
- Tortricids are a diverse group of moths known for their varied feeding habits and ecological roles.
FAQs About the word tortricid
any of numerous small moths having lightly fringed wings; larvae are leaf rollers or live in fruits and gallsOf or pertaining to Tortix, or the family Tortricid
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The tortricid larva voraciously devoured the tender leaves of the apple tree.
The distinctive markings on the wings of the tortricid moth made it easy to identify.
The infestation of tortricids on the rose bushes caused significant damage to the foliage.
To control the tortricid population, farmers employed a combination of chemical and biological methods.
