Definition of tortrix in English:

tortrix

(also tortrix moth)

nounPlural tortricesˈtɔːtrɪksˈtɔrtrɪks

A small moth with typically green caterpillars that live inside rolled leaves and can be a serious pest of fruit and other trees.
Family Tortricidae: many species, including Pammene rhediella, whose larvae damage apple and plum trees
Example sentencesExamples
- The sex-pheromone activity of a mixture of cis - 9-tetradecenyl acetate and cis - 11-tetradecenyl acetate towards male summer fruit tortrix moths was determined in laboratory tests.
- The natural enemies can play an essential role in the regulation of the tortrix moths population dynamics.
- Each pheromone trap is specific to the appropriate species of tortrix moth.
- Consequently, the ability of parasites and predators of the orange tortrix to substantially suppress pest populations is greatly diminished by the use of insecticides.
- Environmental monitoring of Archips podana (fruit tree tortrix moth) in Bramley apple orchards in Northern Ireland
- Sugar pine tortrix larva with ivory colored spots, easily confused with western spruce budworm.
- A simpler system can now be proposed in the light of wind-tunnel experiments on male summer fruit tortrix moths entering homogeneous pheromone clouds.
- MLEs were detected in the summer fruit tortrix Adoxophyes orana fasciata and the tea tortrix Homona magnanima, but no MLEs were detected in the parasitoid wasp Ascogaster quadridentata.
- The summer fruit tortrix moth and is one of the most devastating pests in pome fruits and stone fruits; apples and pears.
- As the leaves expand, the tortrix feeds on the leaves, rolling, folding and tying them together for shelter.
- Outbreaks of the large aspen tortrix tend to precede those of the forest tent caterpillar.
- Apples are the most susceptible crop as they can be attacked by caterpillars of the fruit tree tortrix moth.
- The summer fruit tortrix moth is not known to occur in North America but is a major pest of fruit crops, especially apple and pear, in countries where it occurs.
- The defoliation caused by the large aspen tortrix does not affect tree survival since it occurs early enough in the summer season to allow the trees to produce new foliage.
- Orange tortrix moths are fawn or gray and the chevron pattern has less contrast than that of the garden tortrix.
- The carnation tortrix moth is a butterfly of the tortrix moths family (Tortricidae).
- A third spray may be needed in late July or early August if tortrix moths are a problem.
- This is a fantastic site, really helpful for micro moths, especially tortrix moths!
- Orange tortrix moths are generally found in California, Oregon, and Washington.
- The life of the green oak tortrix caterpillar is one that is ruled by split second timing.

Derivatives

tortricid

adjective & noun

Our studies have demonstrated it is possible to simultaneously disrupt pheromone communication and mating in sympatric tortricid moths by releasing an incomplete mixture of their individual pheromone components.
Example sentencesExamples
- Among the species responsible for such early spring herbivory were 6 species of tortricid leaf-roller caterpillars, primarily Clepsis melaleucana, and a European slug, Arion subfuscus (Draparnaud).
- At both sites where mortality was monitored, many emerging seedlings were killed in early spring by tortricid caterpillars, especially Clepsis melaleucana.
- This complex of pest species includes tortricid leafrollers, noctuid fruitworms and cutworms, and gracillarid leafminers.

Origin

Late 18th century: modern Latin, feminine of Latin tortor 'twister', from torquere 'to twist'.

Definition of tortrix in US English:

tortrix

(also tortrix moth)

nounˈtɔrtrɪksˈtôrtriks

A small moth with typically green caterpillars that live inside rolled leaves and can be a serious pest of fruit and other trees.
Family Tortricidae: many species
Example sentencesExamples
- Orange tortrix moths are generally found in California, Oregon, and Washington.
- As the leaves expand, the tortrix feeds on the leaves, rolling, folding and tying them together for shelter.
- The carnation tortrix moth is a butterfly of the tortrix moths family (Tortricidae).
- The defoliation caused by the large aspen tortrix does not affect tree survival since it occurs early enough in the summer season to allow the trees to produce new foliage.
- Each pheromone trap is specific to the appropriate species of tortrix moth.
- Sugar pine tortrix larva with ivory colored spots, easily confused with western spruce budworm.
- Outbreaks of the large aspen tortrix tend to precede those of the forest tent caterpillar.
- MLEs were detected in the summer fruit tortrix Adoxophyes orana fasciata and the tea tortrix Homona magnanima, but no MLEs were detected in the parasitoid wasp Ascogaster quadridentata.
- The summer fruit tortrix moth and is one of the most devastating pests in pome fruits and stone fruits; apples and pears.
- The life of the green oak tortrix caterpillar is one that is ruled by split second timing.
- Apples are the most susceptible crop as they can be attacked by caterpillars of the fruit tree tortrix moth.
- The natural enemies can play an essential role in the regulation of the tortrix moths population dynamics.
- Consequently, the ability of parasites and predators of the orange tortrix to substantially suppress pest populations is greatly diminished by the use of insecticides.
- The sex-pheromone activity of a mixture of cis - 9-tetradecenyl acetate and cis - 11-tetradecenyl acetate towards male summer fruit tortrix moths was determined in laboratory tests.
- This is a fantastic site, really helpful for micro moths, especially tortrix moths!
- Environmental monitoring of Archips podana (fruit tree tortrix moth) in Bramley apple orchards in Northern Ireland
- A third spray may be needed in late July or early August if tortrix moths are a problem.
- A simpler system can now be proposed in the light of wind-tunnel experiments on male summer fruit tortrix moths entering homogeneous pheromone clouds.
- Orange tortrix moths are fawn or gray and the chevron pattern has less contrast than that of the garden tortrix.
- The summer fruit tortrix moth is not known to occur in North America but is a major pest of fruit crops, especially apple and pear, in countries where it occurs.

Origin

Late 18th century: modern Latin, feminine of Latin tortor ‘twister’, from torquere ‘to twist’.

单词	tortrix
释义	Definition of tortrix in English: tortrix (also tortrix moth) nounPlural tortricesˈtɔːtrɪksˈtɔrtrɪks A small moth with typically green caterpillars that live inside rolled leaves and can be a serious pest of fruit and other trees. Family Tortricidae: many species, including Pammene rhediella, whose larvae damage apple and plum trees Example sentencesExamples The sex-pheromone activity of a mixture of cis - 9-tetradecenyl acetate and cis - 11-tetradecenyl acetate towards male summer fruit tortrix moths was determined in laboratory tests. The natural enemies can play an essential role in the regulation of the tortrix moths population dynamics. Each pheromone trap is specific to the appropriate species of tortrix moth. Consequently, the ability of parasites and predators of the orange tortrix to substantially suppress pest populations is greatly diminished by the use of insecticides. Environmental monitoring of Archips podana (fruit tree tortrix moth) in Bramley apple orchards in Northern Ireland Sugar pine tortrix larva with ivory colored spots, easily confused with western spruce budworm. A simpler system can now be proposed in the light of wind-tunnel experiments on male summer fruit tortrix moths entering homogeneous pheromone clouds. MLEs were detected in the summer fruit tortrix Adoxophyes orana fasciata and the tea tortrix Homona magnanima, but no MLEs were detected in the parasitoid wasp Ascogaster quadridentata. The summer fruit tortrix moth and is one of the most devastating pests in pome fruits and stone fruits; apples and pears. As the leaves expand, the tortrix feeds on the leaves, rolling, folding and tying them together for shelter. Outbreaks of the large aspen tortrix tend to precede those of the forest tent caterpillar. Apples are the most susceptible crop as they can be attacked by caterpillars of the fruit tree tortrix moth. The summer fruit tortrix moth is not known to occur in North America but is a major pest of fruit crops, especially apple and pear, in countries where it occurs. The defoliation caused by the large aspen tortrix does not affect tree survival since it occurs early enough in the summer season to allow the trees to produce new foliage. Orange tortrix moths are fawn or gray and the chevron pattern has less contrast than that of the garden tortrix. The carnation tortrix moth is a butterfly of the tortrix moths family (Tortricidae). A third spray may be needed in late July or early August if tortrix moths are a problem. This is a fantastic site, really helpful for micro moths, especially tortrix moths! Orange tortrix moths are generally found in California, Oregon, and Washington. The life of the green oak tortrix caterpillar is one that is ruled by split second timing. Derivatives tortricid adjective & noun Our studies have demonstrated it is possible to simultaneously disrupt pheromone communication and mating in sympatric tortricid moths by releasing an incomplete mixture of their individual pheromone components. Example sentencesExamples Among the species responsible for such early spring herbivory were 6 species of tortricid leaf-roller caterpillars, primarily Clepsis melaleucana, and a European slug, Arion subfuscus (Draparnaud). At both sites where mortality was monitored, many emerging seedlings were killed in early spring by tortricid caterpillars, especially Clepsis melaleucana. This complex of pest species includes tortricid leafrollers, noctuid fruitworms and cutworms, and gracillarid leafminers. Origin Late 18th century: modern Latin, feminine of Latin tortor 'twister', from torquere 'to twist'. Definition of tortrix in US English: tortrix (also tortrix moth) nounˈtɔrtrɪksˈtôrtriks A small moth with typically green caterpillars that live inside rolled leaves and can be a serious pest of fruit and other trees. Family Tortricidae: many species Example sentencesExamples Orange tortrix moths are generally found in California, Oregon, and Washington. As the leaves expand, the tortrix feeds on the leaves, rolling, folding and tying them together for shelter. The carnation tortrix moth is a butterfly of the tortrix moths family (Tortricidae). The defoliation caused by the large aspen tortrix does not affect tree survival since it occurs early enough in the summer season to allow the trees to produce new foliage. Each pheromone trap is specific to the appropriate species of tortrix moth. Sugar pine tortrix larva with ivory colored spots, easily confused with western spruce budworm. Outbreaks of the large aspen tortrix tend to precede those of the forest tent caterpillar. MLEs were detected in the summer fruit tortrix Adoxophyes orana fasciata and the tea tortrix Homona magnanima, but no MLEs were detected in the parasitoid wasp Ascogaster quadridentata. The summer fruit tortrix moth and is one of the most devastating pests in pome fruits and stone fruits; apples and pears. The life of the green oak tortrix caterpillar is one that is ruled by split second timing. Apples are the most susceptible crop as they can be attacked by caterpillars of the fruit tree tortrix moth. The natural enemies can play an essential role in the regulation of the tortrix moths population dynamics. Consequently, the ability of parasites and predators of the orange tortrix to substantially suppress pest populations is greatly diminished by the use of insecticides. The sex-pheromone activity of a mixture of cis - 9-tetradecenyl acetate and cis - 11-tetradecenyl acetate towards male summer fruit tortrix moths was determined in laboratory tests. This is a fantastic site, really helpful for micro moths, especially tortrix moths! Environmental monitoring of Archips podana (fruit tree tortrix moth) in Bramley apple orchards in Northern Ireland A third spray may be needed in late July or early August if tortrix moths are a problem. A simpler system can now be proposed in the light of wind-tunnel experiments on male summer fruit tortrix moths entering homogeneous pheromone clouds. Orange tortrix moths are fawn or gray and the chevron pattern has less contrast than that of the garden tortrix. The summer fruit tortrix moth is not known to occur in North America but is a major pest of fruit crops, especially apple and pear, in countries where it occurs. Origin Late 18th century: modern Latin, feminine of Latin tortor ‘twister’, from torquere ‘to twist’.
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