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almond moth

 

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Noun almond moth has 1 sense
  1. almond moth, fig moth, Cadra cautella - moth whose larvae feed on and mat together with webbing various stored foods
    --1 is a kind of pyralid, pyralid moth
    --1 is a member of Cadra, genus Cadra

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Almond Moth

Description:

The almond moth, scientific name Ephestia cautella, is a small insect belonging to the family Pyralidae. It is commonly found in regions where almonds are cultivated and stored. This moth species has distinctive fluttering wings with colors ranging from light brown to reddish-brown.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - A moth species primarily found in almond orchards and warehouses.

Example sentence: The almond moth infestation damaged a significant portion of the almond crop.

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Sense 2:

Noun - The larval stage of the almond moth.

Example sentence: The almond moth larvae feed on stored almonds, causing them to become contaminated and unfit for consumption.

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Sense 3:

Noun - A local term used to refer to any moth species in areas where almonds are grown.

Example sentence: The farmers in the region are well acquainted with the almond moth and its destructive potential.

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