peach fruit moth
The "peach fruit moth" is an insect known for its larvae that infest and damage peach and other fruit crops.
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Definition
B2Agriculture
(technical)A small insect whose larvae bore into and damage peach and other fruit crops.
Example
- Farmers are concerned about the peach fruit moth damaging their peach orchards.
C1Entomology
(technical)A species of moth in the Carposinidae family, with larvae that infest fruit, causing significant agricultural damage.
Example
- The peach fruit moth is studied for its impact on fruit cultivation.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "peach fruit moth":
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