tobacco moth
Definition
Noun 1. A small moth species: Ephestia elutella, a small moth whose larvae (caterpillars) are a significant pest, feeding on and damaging stored tobacco, dried fruits, grains, and other dried plant products.
Usage
- The tobacco moth is a common pest in warehouses and food storage facilities.
- Infestations of the tobacco moth can cause substantial economic loss to stored commodities.
- To protect the harvest, farmers must monitor for signs of the tobacco moth.
Advanced Usage
- In entomology and pest control, the term tobacco moth specifically refers to , distinguishing it from other stored-product moths like the Indian meal moth ().
- The name is somewhat misleading, as the larvae are highly polyphagous and do not feed exclusively on tobacco.
Variants and Related Words
- Cacao moth: An alternative common name for the same species (), reflecting another one of its common food sources.
- Warehouse moth: Another general name used for this and similar moth species that infest stored goods.
- Stored-product pest: A broader category that includes the tobacco moth, beetles, and weevils that damage stored food.
Synonyms
- Ephestia elutella (Scientific name)
- Cacao moth
- Warehouse moth (context-dependent)
Related Phrases
- Tobacco moth larvae: Refers specifically to the destructive, worm-like juvenile stage of the insect.
- Tobacco moth infestation: Describes a situation where a population of these moths has colonized and is damaging stored products.
Noun
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small moth whose larvae feed on tobacco and other dried plant products
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