"pitch moth" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pitch moths [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} pitch moth (plural pitch moths)
  1. Any of various small moths whose caterpillars feed on pines, causing the trees to shed resin in pitch-like masses. Categories (lifeform): Moths Derived forms: sequoia pitch moth
    Sense id: en-pitch_moth-en-noun-2YKdcGXf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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