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tortrix

/ˈtɔːr.trɪks/

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noun

/ˈtɔːr.trɪks/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее вид моли, чьи личинки известны тем, что поражают такие культуры, как апельсины, чай и кофейные растения.

A noun referring to a type of moth whose larvae are known to infest crops such as oranges, tea, and coffee plants.

  1. California tortrixC2formalamericanscientific

    A type of moth native to California whose larvae feed on citrus fruits, especially oranges.

    ruКалифорнийская листовертка

    • The California tortrix is a known pest in orange groves.
    • Farmers monitor for tortrix larvae to protect their citrus crops.
    • The tortrix moth lays its eggs on the leaves of orange trees.
  2. Indian tortrixC2formalbritishscientific

    A small moth species found in India that infests crops such as tea and coffee plants.

    ruИндийская листовёртка

    • The Indian tortrix can cause significant damage to tea plantations.
    • Coffee growers in India often struggle with tortrix infestations.
    • The larvae of the Indian tortrix feed on the leaves of coffee plants.
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