Rhopobota naevana

Pronunciation
/ROH-poh-BO-tuh NEH-VAH-nuh/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Rhopobota naevana
Plural
Rhopobota naevana

Definition

A species of moth in the family Tortricidae, known as the 'raspberry leaf roller'.

Etymology

The name is derived from Greek words meaning 'round' and 'leaf'.

Example

Rhopobota naevana larvae feed on raspberry leaves, causing damage to crops.

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