leaf tier
leaf tier · leaf tiers
Several moth species whose larvae live in a folded leaf held together by silk strandsSeveral moth species whose larvae live in a folded leaf held together by silk strands.
UK/ˈliːfˌtaɪ.ə/US/ˈliːfˌtaɪ.ɚ/
Meaning
2 sensesSeveral moth species whose larvae live in a folded leaf held together by silk strands.
Any moth or larva that belongs to those species.
Origin
From leaf + tier. So named for the larvae tying together leaves with silk strands.From leaf + tier. So named for the larvae tying together leaves with silk strands.
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