tortricid
nounAny 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.
nounIn entomology, a moth of the family Tortricidæ.
nounIn herpetology, a serpent of the family Tortricidæ; a cylinder-snake.
adjectiveOf or pertaining to Tortix, or the family
Any member of the large
any of numerous small moths having lightly fringed wings; larvae are leaf rollers or live in fruits and galls