What is "tortrix"

Tortrix \Tor"trix\, n. [NL., fr. L. torquere, tortum, to twist.]

1. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of small moths of the family Tortricid[ae], the larv[ae] of which usually roll up the leaves of plants on which they live; -- also called leaf roller.

2. (Zo["o]l.) A genus of tropical short-tailed snakes, which are not venomous. One species ( Tortrix scytal[ae]) is handsomely banded with black, and is sometimes worn alive by the natives of Brazil for a necklace.

n. (context zoology English) Any member of the moth genus (taxlink Tortrix genus noshow=1).

1. n. California moth whose larvae live in especially oranges [syn: orange tortrix, Argyrotaenia citrana]

2. small Indian moth infesting e.g. tea and coffee plants [syn: tea tortrix, Homona coffearia]

Tortrix is a genus of moths belonging to the Tortricidae family.