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webbing moth

 

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Noun webbing moth has 1 sense
  1. webbing clothes moth, webbing moth, Tineola bisselliella - moth that forms a web in which it lives
    --1 is a kind of clothes moth
    --1 is a member of Tineola, genus Tineola

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Webbing Moth

Definition

A webbing moth refers to any moth larva that creates silk webbing to construct protective nests or shelters.

Senses

Sense 1: Insects

Webbing moths are a group of insects belonging to the family Lepidoptera, specifically the subfamily Tineidae.

Example sentence: The webbing moth caterpillars have infested our pantry by spinning silk webs around stored food items.

Sense 2: Silk Webbing

The term "webbing moth" can also refer to the silk webbing created by the larvae of certain moth species.

Example sentence: The corners of the room were covered with the webbing moth's silk, indicating the presence of an infestation.

Usages

Popular Usage

In popular culture, the term "webbing moth" is often used to describe any moth commonly found in households creating silk webs inside.

Example sentence: A webbing moth fluttered around the porch light, attracted by its glow.

Local Usage

In certain regions, especially in rural areas, locals may refer to any moth larvae that form webs as "webbing moths."

Example sentence: The children have collected several webbing moth caterpillars to observe their metamorphosis into adult moths.

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