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nettle-tap

noun

Etymology

From nettle + tap, because of the distinctive way at least one species flies along the tops of nettle plants.

Definitions

  1. Certain moths of the family Choreutidae such as Anthophila fabriciana (syn. Simaethis…

    Certain moths of the family Choreutidae such as Anthophila fabriciana (syn. Simaethis fabriciana), Prochoreutis myllerana (syn. Simaethis myllerana), and Choreutis pariana (syn.Simaethis pariana)

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