anagasta

noun

Meaning

A genus of small moths in the family Pyralidae, commonly known as flour moths, whose larvae are significant agricultural pests.

Examples

  • The Anagasta genus includes several species that are notorious for contaminating stored food supplies.
  • Researchers monitored the Anagasta population in the warehouse to prevent further damage to the grain.

Synonyms: moth, pest, insect, lepidopteran