Homona
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of moths: Homona is a genus of moths within the family Tortricidae. The term is used in scientific classification (taxonomy).
- Tea tortrix: Specifically, Homona is the genus name for certain tortricid moths, including species like the tea tortrix (Homona coffearia), which is a pest of tea and other plants.
Usage Notes
The word "Homona" is a scientific, taxonomic term. It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a genus. It is primarily used in entomological, agricultural, and biological contexts.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The larvae of Homona species can cause significant damage to crops.
- Researchers are studying the life cycle of Homona coffearia.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used to classify organisms.
- The genus Homona belongs to the tribe Archipini within the family Tortricidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Tortricidae (n): The family of moths to which the genus belongs.
- Archipini (n): The tribe within Tortricidae that includes .
- Homona coffearia (n): The full scientific name for a major pest species, the tea tortrix.
Synonyms
- Tea tortrix moth: A common name for .
- Tortrix moth: A general term for moths in the family Tortricidae, which includes .
Related Phrases / Terms
- Genus Homona: The standard way to refer to this taxonomic group.
- Homona infestation: Refers to a problematic occurrence of these moths, typically in an agricultural context.
- The plantation suffered from a severe Homona infestation.
Noun
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tea tortrix
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