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clothes moth

/ˈkləʊðz mɒθ/

Tradução: Pequeno inseto cujas larvas se alimentam de fibras naturais, como lã, pelo e penas, geralmente danificando roupas e tecidos guardados em armários ou gavetas.

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/ˈkləʊðz mɒθ/B2formalscientific
  • ptPequeno inseto cujas larvas se alimentam de fibras naturais, como lã, pelo e penas, geralmente danificando roupas e tecidos guardados em armários ou gavetas.

A small insect whose larvae feed on natural fibers like wool, fur, and feathers, often causing damage to clothing and textiles stored in closets or drawers.

  1. Insect that damages fabricB2formal

    A small moth whose larvae feed on natural fibers like wool, fur, and feathers, often damaging clothing and textiles.

    ptTraça-das-roupas

    • She found holes in her sweater caused by clothes moths.
    • To prevent clothes moths, store woolens in sealed bags.
    • The infestation of clothes moths ruined several antique rugs.