heliothis

/hɛliˈɒθɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, particularly the Old World bollworm.

“The heliothis moth is known to cause significant damage to crops.”

Synonyms

  • Old World bollworm
  • bollworm

Antonyms

  • beneficial insect
  • pest-control agent