Loxostege

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Definition
  1. 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
  1. garden webworms

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