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grain moth

/ɡreɪn mɒθ/

Tradução: Pequena mariposa (geralmente Nemapogon granella ou espécies relacionadas) cujas larvas infestam grãos armazenados, cereais e outros alimentos secos, causando danos em despensas e silos.

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/ɡreɪn mɒθ/formalscientific
  • ptPequena mariposa (geralmente Nemapogon granella ou espécies relacionadas) cujas larvas infestam grãos armazenados, cereais e outros alimentos secos, causando danos em despensas e silos.

A small moth species (typically Nemapogon granella or related species) whose larvae infest stored grains, cereals, and other dry food products, causing damage in pantries and granaries.

  1. Grain mothC1formal

    A small moth (typically of the family Gelechiidae) whose larvae infest stored grains and cereals.

    ptTraça-dos-cereais

    • The farmer discovered a grain moth infestation in the silo.
    • Grain moths can cause significant damage to stored wheat.
    • Proper storage conditions help prevent grain moth outbreaks.