What's the difference between fireworm and tortricid?

Fireworm


Definition:

  • (n.) The larva of a small tortricid moth which eats the leaves of the cranberry, so that the vines look as if burned; -- called also cranberry worm.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Amphinomid polychaetes (fireworms) have been responsible for 'bristleworm stingings' and their large setae are reputed to be filled with toxin.

Tortricid


Definition:

  • (a.) Of or pertaining to Tortix, or the family Tortricidae.

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