Loxostege
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Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of moths: "Loxostege" is the scientific name for a genus of moths within the family Crambidae.
- The type genus for a group of insects: It serves as the reference genus for certain moths, commonly referred to by names like garden webworms.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Loxostege genus includes several species of agricultural importance.
- Farmers monitor for larvae of Loxostege, which can damage crops.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to classify and discuss specific moths.
- The study focused on the pheromones of Loxostege sticticalis.
Variants and Related Words
- Loxostege sticticalis (n): A specific species within the genus, commonly known as the beet webworm or meadow moth.
- Crambidae (n): The insect family to which the genus belongs.
Synonyms
- Garden webworm moth (n): A common name for moths in this genus.
- Beet webworm (n): A common name for a specific species () within the genus.
Noun
- garden webworms