tortrix

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

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa um tipo de mariposa cujas larvas são conhecidas por atacar culturas como laranjeiras, chá e cafeeiros.

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.

   🇵🇹lagarta-dos-citros da Califórnia

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.

   🇵🇹Traça-da-Índia

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