twirler moth en · NOUN
Etymology
From twirler + moth.
Meanings
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Any gelechiid moth.
Subobjective 1.2: Conduct integrative taxonomic research of gelechiine genera (Gelechioidea: Gelechiidae or twirler moths).
(Can we date this quote?), United States Department of Agriculture, SYSTEMATICS OF HYPER-DIVERSE MOTH SUPERFAMILIES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON AGRICULTURAL PESTS, INVASIVE SPECIES, BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS, AND FOOD SECURITY:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| twirler moths | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hyponyms
Translations (1)
de Palpenmotte (moth of the family Gelechiidae)