Definition of Tortrices

1. tortrix [n] - See also: tortrix

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tortrices

tortoise-shell
tortoise plant
tortoise shell
tortoise shells
tortoiselike
tortoises
tortoiseshell-cat
tortoiseshell cat
tortoiseshell cats
tortoiseshell turtle
tortoiseshells
tortoni
tortonis
tortrices (current term)
tortricid
tortricid moth
tortricids
tortrix
tortrixes
torts
tortulous
tortuosities
tortuosity
tortuous
tortuous aorta
tortuously
tortuousness
tortuousnesses

Literary usage of Tortrices

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Hand-book to the Order Lepidoptera by William Forsell Kirby (1897)
"At the tips are small dark dots on a light ground. The hind-wings are paler rusty- yellow, with each of the six areas dotted with dark brown. tortrices. ..."

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