twirler moth

noun

twirler moth

noun

Etymology From twirler + moth.

1

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:
Hyponyms
Scotch crest

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