agrotis

/æˈɡroʊtɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae

“The agrotis moth is a common sight in many gardens.”

2. noun

a moth of the genus Agrotis, especially one that is a pest in crops

“The farmer had to deal with a large infestation of agrotis moths in his wheat field.”

Synonyms

  • moth
  • noctuid

Antonyms

  • bee
  • butterfly