tortricid

noun

Any of numerous small moths of the family Tortricidae, many of which have larvae that are important pests of agricultural, ornamental, and forest plants, and including various leaf rollers.

In entomology, of or belonging to the lepidopterous family Tortricidæ, or having their characters.

In herpetology, belonging to the ophidian family Tortricidæ, or having their characters.

noun

In entomology, a moth of the family Tortricidæ.

noun

In herpetology, a serpent of the family Tortricidæ; a cylinder-snake.

adjective

Of or pertaining to Tortix, or the family Tortricidæ.

noun

Any member of the large moth family Tortricidae.

noun

any of numerous small moths having lightly fringed wings; larvae are leaf rollers or live in fruits and galls