tegeticula

tɛɡɪˈtʃuːlə

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of orchid moths, particularly the female of the species, which carries its eggs attached to its abdomen

“The tegeticula moth lays its eggs on the orchid flower for protection and nourishment.”

Synonyms

  • moth species
  • orchid moth

Antonyms

  • bee
  • butterfly