单词 | grey dagger |
释义 | > as lemmasgrey dagger grey dagger n. a common Eurasian noctuid moth, Acronicta psi, having grey forewings with black dagger-shaped markings, the caterpillar of which is sometimes a pest of fruit trees and ornamental shrubs. ΚΠ 1766 M. Harris Aurelian 32 The Grey Dagger. The caterpillar of the Dagger is produced by a small light green Egg. 1842 Bradshaw's Jrnl. 3 212/2 The eyes..of the grey dagger moth ( Acronycta Psi)..shine in the dark with considerable brilliancy when flying. 1920 P. J. Fryer Insect Pests & Fungus Dis. Fruit & Hops Pl. iii, (caption) Grey dagger (occasionally found in fruit). 2008 P. Adams Sister (2009) vi. 73 Orchards of plums and pears were nurtured..for the leaves that tempted caterpillars of the Grey Dagger. < as lemmas |
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