sunflower moth
The 'sunflower moth' is notorious in agriculture for its larvae, which can severely damage sunflower crops.
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Definition
B2Agriculture
(technical)An insect whose larvae feed on sunflowers, often causing significant crop damage.
Example
- Farmers are concerned about the increasing population of sunflower moths affecting their sunflower fields.
C1Entomology
(technical, scientific)A moth from the Pyralidae family, whose larvae are pests to sunflower plants.
Example
- The sunflower moth, particularly Homoeosoma electellum, is studied for its impact on sunflower crops.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sunflower moth":
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