pyralid
ˈpɪrəlɪd
Definition

Definition of pyralid - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
entomologyTECH.moth of the family PyralidaeTECH.
  • The pyralid was identified by its narrow forewings.
grass moth wax moth
2.
insectTECH.tropical moth with slender body and long legsTECH.
  • Farmers are concerned about pyralid larvae damaging crops.
grass moth

Adjective

entomologyTECH.relating to a family of mothsTECH.
  • The pyralid species are studied for their unique wing patterns.
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Images of pyralid

  • pyralid: moth of the family Pyralidae
    moth of the family Pyralidae
  • pyralid: tropical moth with slender body and long legs
    tropical moth with slender body and long legs

Origin of pyralid

Greek, pyr (fire) + alis (pertaining to)

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Terms with pyralid included in their meaning

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flour mothn.
ephestia kuehniella
pyralid moth larvae pest in flour mills
wax mothn.
insects
pyralid moth whose larvae eat beehive honeycombs

Examples of pyralid in a sentence

  • Researchers studied the pyralid's behavior.
  • The pyralid is often found in tropical regions.
  • Researchers study the pyralid for pest control.
  • The pyralid larvae feed on stored grains.
  • Researchers discovered a new pyralid moth in the region.

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  1. French:pyrale, pyralidé, ...
  2. German:Pyralide, pyralid, ...
  3. Italian:piralide, della famiglia Pyralidae, ...
  4. Spanish:polilla, de la familia Pyralidae, ...
  5. Portuguese:mariposa, piralídeo, ...
  6. Chinese:螟蛾, 螟蛾科的, ...
  7. Japanese:ツヅミガ, ツヅリガ科の, ...
  8. Arabic:بِيرَالِيد, هرميّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:עַשׁ מִשְׁפַּחַת Pyralidae, פִּירַלִידִי, ...
  10. Russian:пиралидовая моль, относящийся к пиралидам, ...
  11. Ukrainian:піраліда, піралідний, ...
  12. Hindi:पाइरालिड, पतंगे से संबंधित, ...
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