nettle-tap
nettle-tap · nettle-taps
Certain moths of the family Choreutidae such as Anthophila fabriciana, Prochoreutis…Certain moths of the family Choreutidae such as Anthophila fabriciana (syn. Simaethis fabriciana), Prochoreutis myllerana (syn. Simaethis myllerana), and Choreutis pariana (syn.Simaethis pariana)
Meaning
1 sensesCertain moths of the family Choreutidae such as Anthophila fabriciana (syn. Simaethis fabriciana), Prochoreutis myllerana (syn. Simaethis myllerana), and Choreutis pariana (syn.Simaethis pariana)
Origin
From nettle + tap, because of the distinctive way at least one species flies along the topFrom nettle + tap, because of the distinctive way at least one species flies along the tops of nettle plants.
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Forms
plural: nettle-taps| Singular | nettle-tap |
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regular