Definition of Tortrix
Tor´trix
n.
1.
(Zool.)
Any
one
of
numerous
species
of
small
moths
of
the
family
Tortricidæ
,
the
larvæ
of
which
usually
roll
up
the
leaves
of
plants
on
which
they
live
; -
also
called
leaf
roller
.
2.
(Zool.)
A
genus
of
tropical
short-tailed
snakes
,
which
are
not
venomous
.
One
species
(
Tortrix
scytal
æ)
is
handsomely
banded
with
black
,
and
is
sometimes
worn
alive
by
the
natives
of
Brazil
for
a
necklace
.
Related Words
Argyrotaenia
citrana
,
genus
Tortrix
,
orange
tortrix
,
tortricid
,
tortricid
moth
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