Definition of Raisin moth

1. Noun. Moth whose larvae attack dried fruits and cereal products.

Exact synonyms: Cadra Figulilella
Generic synonyms: Pyralid, Pyralid Moth
Group relationships: Cadra, Genus Cadra

Lexicographical Neighbors of Raisin Moth

raised(a)
raised by wolves
raised doughnut
raised in a barn
raised point
raised points
raiser
raisers
raises
raiseth
raisin
raisin-nut cookie
raisin bran
raisin bread
raisin cookie
raisin moth (current term)
raisinate
raising
raising agent
raising agents
raising hell
raisings
raisinless
raisinlike
raisins
raisiny
raison d'etre
raison d'être
raison d'êtres
raisonne

Literary usage of Raisin moth

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

1. The Bermuda Islands: An Account of Their Scenery, Climate, Productions by Addison Emery Verrill (1902)
"Common and very injurious to the honey bees, its larva destroying both honey and comb. Abundant both in Europe and North America. fig-moth; Raisin-moth. ..."

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