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ephestia

/ɪˈfɛs.ti.ə/

Traduction: Genre de petits papillons de nuit (pyrales) dont les larves tissent des tunnels de soie et se nourrissent de denrées alimentaires entreposées.

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/ɪˈfɛs.ti.ə/C2formalscientific
  • frGenre de petits papillons de nuit (pyrales) dont les larves tissent des tunnels de soie et se nourrissent de denrées alimentaires entreposées.

A genus of small moths whose larvae spin silken tunnels and feed on stored food products.

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  1. C1formalscientific

    A genus of small moths whose larvae spin silken tunnels and feed on stored food products such as grains, flour, and dried fruits.

    frÉphestie (genre de petits papillons)

    • Ephestia moths are common pests in grain storage facilities.
    • The larvae of Ephestia spin silken tunnels that contaminate food products.
    • Proper storage can prevent an Ephestia infestation in your pantry.