Meaning of the word "diamondback moth" in English
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diamondback moth
US /ˈdaɪ.ə.mən.bæk mɔθ/
UK /ˈdaɪ.ə.mən.bæk mɔθ/
Noun
1.
a small, slender moth (Plutella xylostella) whose larvae are a serious pest of cruciferous crops such as cabbage and broccoli, found worldwide.
Example:
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The farmer sprayed insecticide to control the diamondback moth infestation.
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The larvae of the diamondback moth cause significant damage to brassica crops.
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