gracillariidae

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Noun gracillariidae has 1 sense

Gracilariidae, Gracillariidae, family Gracilariidae - leaf miners
--₁ is a kind of arthropod family
--₁ is a member of Tineoidea, superfamily Tineoidea

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Term: Gracillariidae

Definition:

Gracillariidae is a family of small moths belonging to the order Lepidoptera. They are known for the unique patterns of their larvae, which form distinctive leaf mines on plants.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The family of small moths, Gracillariidae.

Example sentence: The gracillariidae moths have intricate wing patterns that make them highly camouflaged in their natural habitats.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Noun: A specific species of moth in the family Gracillariidae.

Example sentence: The Gracillariidae found in this region are known to mainly feed on native tree species.

Usage 2:

Noun: The larvae of moths in the family Gracillariidae that create distinctive leaf mines.

Example sentence: We found several gracillariidae leaf mines on the leaves of our garden plants.