drinker moth
ˈdrɪŋkər mɒθ
Definition

Definition of drinker moth - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
insectsTECH.UKlarge British moth known as Euthrix potatoriaTECH.UK
  • The drinker moth is common in British gardens.
2.
entomologyTECH.large yellowish-brown moth with a hairy bodyTECH.
  • The drinker moth larvae drink dew from leaves.
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Images of drinker moth

  • drinker moth: large British moth known as Euthrix potatoria
    large British moth known as Euthrix potatoria
  • drinker moth: large yellowish-brown moth with a hairy body
    large yellowish-brown moth with a hairy body

Expressions with drinker

closet drinkern.
person who hides their drinking habit
She was known as a closet drinker among close friends.
a heavy drinkern.
person who drinks a lot of alcohol regularly
John is known as a heavy drinker among his friends.
beer drinkern.
person who regularly consumes beer
The beer drinker visited his favorite pub every evening.
social drinkern.
person who drinks alcohol in social settings
She considers herself a social drinker at parties.
ale drinkern.
individual who habitually consumes ale
As an ale drinker, she knows all the local breweries.
binge drinkern.
person who drinks large amounts quickly
Tom is known as a binge drinker at parties.

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.
gipsy mothn.
moth species known for its damaging larvae
The gipsy moth has caused extensive damage to forests in North America.
ermine mothn.
white moth with black spots, especially in Europe
The ermine moth fluttered around the garden.
ghost mothn.
large pale moths active at dusk
Ghost moths are often seen hovering at dusk.
grass mothn.
small night-flying moths clinging to grass stems
I spotted a grass moth on the grass stem.

Terms related to drinker moth

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drinkdrinkabledrinkingdrunkbutterflycaterpillarchrysalisentomologyinsectlarvanocturnalwinged

Examples of drinker moth in a sentence

  • We spotted a drinker moth during our nature walk.
  • The drinker moth is often seen fluttering around garden lights.
  • Researchers study the drinker moth for its unique feeding habits.

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  1. French:la Buveuse, papillon de nuit, ...
  2. German:Trinkermotte, Trinkermottenraupe, ...
  3. Italian:Euthrix potatoria, falena Euthrix potatoria, ...
  4. Spanish:polilla bebedora, polilla amarillenta, ...
  5. Portuguese:mariposa Euthrix potatoria, traça, ...
  6. Chinese:饮蛾, 大黄蛾, ...
  7. Japanese:ドリンカーモス, ドリンカーガ, ...
  8. Arabic:عُثَّة يُوثريكس بوتاتوريا, عثة الشارب, ...
  9. Hebrew:עָשׁ הַשּׁוֹתֶה, הָעָשׁ הַשָּׁעִיר שֶׁצֶּבַעּוֹ צָהוּב-חום, ...
  10. Russian:моль-пьянка, моль-пьяница, ...
  11. Ukrainian:метелик-п'яниця, волохатий метелик, ...
  12. Hindi:ड्रिंकर मॉथ, पीला पतंगा, ...

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