PYRALID MOTH
(noun)Definitions
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Pyralid Moth.
Pyralid Moth - as a noun
Usually tropical slender-bodied long-legged moth whose larvae are crop pests
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Example Sentences
"The pyralid moth is a common pest of several agricultural crops."
"Scientists are studying the behavior of pyralid moths in order to develop more effective control methods."
"The larvae of the pyralid moth cause damage to stored grain."
"The pyralid moth is known for its distinctive wing patterns."
"Farmers often use pheromone traps to monitor pyralid moth populations."