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tortrix

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tor·trix  (tôrtrks)
n.
A moth of the family Tortricidae; a tortricid.
[New Latin Tortrx, genus name, from Latin *tortrx, one that twists, from tortus, past participle of torqure, to twist; see tortuous.]
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Noun1.tortrix - California moth whose larvae live in especially orangestortrix - California moth whose larvae live in especially oranges
Argyrotaenia citrana, orange tortrix
tortricid, tortricid moth - any of numerous small moths having lightly fringed wings; larvae are leaf rollers or live in fruits and galls
genus Tortrix - type genus of the Tortricidae
2.tortrix - small Indian moth infesting e.g. tea and coffee plantstortrix - small Indian moth infesting e.g. tea and coffee plants
Homona coffearia, tea tortrix
tortricid, tortricid moth - any of numerous small moths having lightly fringed wings; larvae are leaf rollers or live in fruits and galls
genus Tortrix - type genus of the Tortricidae
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Some caterpillars, such as those of tortrix moths,actually produce webbing that sticks the leaves together in groups or folds the edge of the leaf over, so creating a safe haven for the caterpillar.
The hungry caterpillars; Hannah Stephenson learns how to deal with ... by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
Some caterpillars, such as those of Tortrix moths,actually produce webbing that sticks the leaves together in groups or folds the edge of the leaf over, so creating a safe haven for the caterpillar.
WEEKEND HOME: IN THE GARDEN: Moth menace; Get tough in the garden ... by Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England)
Some caterpillars, in particular the Tortrix Moth caterpillars, produce quantities of fine webbing which they use to bind leaves together so creating safe shelters for themselves.
Your Garden: Mug a bug; Keep those pests out of your plants by The Mirror (London, England)
 
 
 
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