The Collaborative International Dictionary
Tortrix scytal
Tortrix \Tor"trix\, n. [NL., fr. L. torquere, tortum, to twist.]
(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.
(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.