codling moth
ˈkɒdlɪŋ mɒθ
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Definition of codling moth - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
insectTECH.small moth whose larvae infest apples and pearsTECH.
  • The codling moth is a major pest in apple orchards.
2.
walnut pestTECH.small grey moth with larvae in apples and walnutsTECH.
  • The codling moth larvae were found in the walnuts.
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  • codling moth: small moth whose larvae infest apples and pears
    small moth whose larvae infest apples and pears
  • codling moth: small grey moth with larvae in apples and walnuts
    small grey moth with larvae in apples and walnuts

Expressions with moth

like a moth to a flameadv.
in a way that shows strong, often dangerous attraction or pull
He ran like a moth to a flame toward the bright lights.
house mothn.
small moth found in homes damaging fabrics
The house moth ruined my favorite sweater.
carpet mothn.
moth species known for damaging carpets
The carpet moth ruined the living room carpet.
moth-resistantadj.
resistant to damage by moths
She bought moth-resistant curtains to protect against insect damage.
clothes mothn.
small moth whose larvae eat wool and fur
The clothes moth ruined my favorite wool sweater.
diamondback mothn.
small moth with diamond-shaped markings on its back
The diamondback moth is a pest to many crops.

Terms related to codling moth

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Examples of codling moth in a sentence

  • The codling moth larvae damaged the entire crop.
  • Farmers are battling codling moth infestations.
  • The orchard was sprayed to control codling moth.

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  1. French:carpocapse, papillon des pommes, ...
  2. German:Apfelwickler, Fruchtmotte, ...
  3. Italian:carpocapsa, falena carpocapsa, ...
  4. Spanish:polilla del manzano, polilla de la nuez, ...
  5. Portuguese:lagarta-da-maçã, praga das maçãs, ...
  6. Chinese:苹果蠹蛾, 果蛀虫, ...
  7. Japanese:コドリンガ, コドリンガガ, ...
  8. Arabic:عثة التفاح, عثة الجوز, ...
  9. Hebrew:עָשׁ הַתַּפּוּחַ, עָשׁ הָאֱגוֹזִים, ...
  10. Russian:плодожорка яблонная, яблонная моль, ...
  11. Ukrainian:плодожерка яблунева, плодожерка, ...
  12. Hindi:कोडलिंग कीट, कोडलिंग मॉथ, ...
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