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tortrix

DEFINITIONS OF: tortrix

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n California moth whose larvae live in especially oranges

Synonyms:
Argyrotaenia citrana, orange tortrix
Type of:
tortricid, tortricid moth
any of numerous small moths having lightly fringed wings; larvae are leaf rollers or live in fruits and galls

n small Indian moth infesting e.g. tea and coffee plants

Synonyms:
Homona coffearia, tea tortrix
Type of:
tortricid, tortricid moth
any of numerous small moths having lightly fringed wings; larvae are leaf rollers or live in fruits and galls
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