Ephestia elutella
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The word 'Ephestia' is derived from the Greek word 'ephestios', meaning 'devastating'. 'Elutella' is derived from the Latin 'elutus', meaning 'washed out', possibly referring to the moth's coloration.
مثال
- Ephestia elutella is a common pest in tobacco storage.
- The larvae of Ephestia elutella can cause significant damage to stored tobacco.
- Ephestia elutella moths are small and often go unnoticed until damage is discovered.
ترکیبهای رایج
Ephestia elutella moth Ephestia elutella larvae tobacco moth
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- small moth whose larvae feed on tobacco and other dried plant products