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Definition of Tortrix

Tortrix
Tortrix Tor"trix, n. [NL., fr. L. torquere, tortum, to twist.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of small moths of the family Tortricid[ae], the larv[ae] of which usually roll up the leaves of plants on which they live; -- also called leaf roller. 2. (Zo["o]l.) A genus of tropical short-tailed snakes, which are not venomous. One species (Tortrix scytal[ae]) is handsomely banded with black, and is sometimes worn alive by the natives of Brazil for a necklace.

Meaning of Tortrix from wikipedia

- Tortrix is a genus of moths belonging to the family Tortricidae. Tortrix sinapina (Butler, 1879) Tortrix viridana Linnaeus, 1758 †Tortrix? destructus...
- this species is also known as Tortrix (s.l.) zestodes. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tortrix zestodes. "Tortrix zestodes Meyrick, 1924". www.nzor...
- The green oak tortrix, Tortrix viridana, also known as the European oak leafroller and the green oak moth is a distinctive green moth whose larvae feed...
- The Tortricidae are a family of moths, commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths, in the order Lepidoptera. This large family has over 11,000...
- Tortrix sinapina, the ****anese oak leafroller, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in the Russian Far East (Ussuri), China (Zhejiang)...
- Tortrix antichroa is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is endemic to New Zealand. It is likely that this species probably belongs to another...
- "Tortrix" tephrodes is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales. The wingspan...
- this species is also known as Tortrix (s.l.) incendiaria. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tortrix incendiaria. "Tortrix incendiaria (Meyrick, 1923)"...
- "Tortrix" cratista is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Guatemala. The wingspan is about 17 mm for males and 20 mm for females...
- Tortrix demiana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is endemic to New Zealand. It is likely that this species probably belongs to another...