tortrix

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

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un papillon de nuit (tordeuse) dont les chenilles enroulent les feuilles pour se nymphoser et peuvent ravager des cultures comme les agrumes, le thé et le caféier.

1. California tortrix C2 formal american scientific

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

   • 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.

   🇫🇷Tordeuse californienne

2. Indian tortrix C2 formal british scientific

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

   • 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.

   🇫🇷tordeuse indienne

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