tortricid
/tawr-truh-sid/US // ˈtɔr trə sɪd //UK // (ˈtɔːtrɪsɪd) //
玳瑁,玳瑁类,玳瑁鸟,玳瑁花
Definitions
n.名词 noun
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- : Also called tor·trix [tawr-triks]. /ˈtɔr trɪks/. any of numerous moths of the family Tortricidae, comprising the leaf rollers, having broad, squarish, slightly fringed wings.
adj.形容词 adjective
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- : belonging or pertaining to the family Tortricidae.
Examples
Tortrix, tor′triks, n. the typical genus of Tortricid, a family of small lepidopterous insects.
These caterpillars belong to several species of the tortricid moths, which are themselves comparatively small and drab in colour.
The antics of “jumping-beans” are due to the movements of tortricid caterpillars within the substance of the seed.
The smaller specimens, such as the Tortricid and Phycitid and Tineid should be "boxed" in the pillboxes provided for this purpose.
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