Casebearer
Translation of "casebearer" into Russian
casebearer
NounUK
/ˈkeɪsˌbɛərə/
US
/ˈkeɪsˌbɛrər/
casebearer
casebearers pl
чехлоносец
The casebearer is a type of moth known for its protective case.
Чехлоносец - это вид моли, известный своим защитным чехлом.
Definitions
casebearer
NounUK
/ˈkeɪsˌbɛərə/
US
/ˈkeɪsˌbɛrər/
Any of numerous small moths of the family Coleophoridae, whose larvae construct and live within portable protective cases made of silk and plant fragments.
Several species of casebearer infest apple orchards, their larvae feeding from within their camouflaged cases.
The larva of a casebearer moth that lives inside a silken case and feeds on plant tissue.
He examined the leaf under a lens and found a tiny casebearer nibbling away at the surface.
casebearer
AdjectiveUK
/ˈkeɪsˌbɛərə/
US
/ˈkeɪsˌbɛrər/
Relating to or characteristic of casebearer moths or their larvae.
The forestry report detailed the extent of casebearer damage to young pines.