turpentine mothn. any of several leaf-roller moths of the family Tortricidæ of which the larvæ bore into the twigs of conifers ( Cent. Dict. 1891).
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turpentine moth1842
1842 T. W. HarrisTreat. Insects New Eng. 350Turpentine-moths..injure pines and firs.