tortricid

Definitions of tortricid

1. noun

   any of numerous small moths having lightly fringed wings; larvae are leaf rollers or live in fruits and galls
   synonyms: tortricid moth

   types:

   leaf roller, leaf-roller

   moth whose larvae form nests by rolling and tying leaves with spun silk

   Homona coffearia, tea tortrix, tortrix

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

   Argyrotaenia citrana, orange tortrix, tortrix

   California moth whose larvae live in especially oranges

   Carpocapsa pomonella, codlin moth, codling moth

   a small grey moth whose larvae live in apples and English walnuts

   type of:

   moth

   typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae