What is "tortricidae"

Tortricidae is a family of moths, commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths, in the order Lepidoptera. Tortricidae is a large family with over 10,350 species described, and is the sole member of the superfamily Tortricoidea., although the genus Heliocosma is sometimes placed within this superfamily. Many of these are economically important pests. Olethreutidae is a junior synonym. The typical resting posture is with the wings folded back producing a rather rounded profile.

Notable tortricids include the codling moth and the spruce budworm, which are among the most well-studied insects on the planet because of their economic impact.

Tortricidae is a family of moths, commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths.

Tortricidae may also refer to:

• Taxonomic synonym for the family Cylindrophiidae, a.k.a. the Asian pipe snakes, a harmless group of reptiles found in Asia
• Taxonomic synonym for the family Xenopeltidae, a.k.a. the sunbeam snakes, a harmless group of reptiles found in Southeast Asia