Obliquebanded leaf roller

Pronunciation
/oh-BLIKE-band leaf roller/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Obliquebanded leafroller
Plural
Obliquebanded leafrollers

Definition

A species of moth in the family Tortricidae, known for its distinctive oblique bands of darker coloration on the forewings.

Etymology

From the Latin 'obliquus' meaning 'slanting' and English 'banded' referring to the markings.

Example

The obliquebanded leafroller is a major pest of apple trees.

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