Definition

Noun: * A species of moth (Cadra figulilella): A small moth belonging to the family Pyralidae, also commonly known as the raisin moth. Its larvae (caterpillars) are pests that infest and feed on stored dried fruits, nuts, and cereal products.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The warehouse had to be fumigated due to an infestation of Cadra figulilella.
  • Cadra figulilella is a significant pest in the dried fruit industry.
  • The larvae of Cadra figulilella can cause extensive damage to stored grains.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific/Entomological Context: The term is primarily used in formal, scientific, or agricultural pest management contexts. In everyday language, the common name "raisin moth" is more frequently used.
  • The study focused on the life cycle and control methods for Cadra figulilella.

Variants and Related Words

• Raisin moth (n): The common name for .
• Fig moth (n): Another common name for this species.
• Cadra (n): The genus to which this moth belongs, which includes other stored-product pests like the almond moth ().

Synonyms

• Raisin moth
• Fig moth

Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)

• Stored-product pest (n): A general term for insects, like , that infest stored food.
• Pyralid moth (n): A moth belonging to the family Pyralidae, which includes many pests of stored goods.

Noun

1. moth whose larvae attack dried fruits and cereal products