apple moth
noun
: a moth whose larva feeds on apple trees or fruits
specifically
: a pale brownish moth (Tortrix postvittana) of which the larvae feed on the leaves and fruit of apples and many other cultivated plants in Australia, New Zealand, and various Pacific islands
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“Apple moth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apple%20moth. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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