Grass Miner Moths

Pronunciation
/grass MIN-er MOTHZ/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Grass Miner Moth
Plural
Grass Miner Moths

Definition

A group of small moths belonging to the family Elachistidae, known for their leaf-mining larvae that feed on grasses and related plant groups.

Etymology

From the common name 'grass miner', referring to the habit of their larvae mining through grass leaves.

Example

Grass miner moths are considered pests in agriculture due to their defoliation of grasses.

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