Category:Tortrix

Tor"trix, n. Etym: [nl., fr. L. torquere, tortum, to twist.]

1. (zoöl.)

Defn: any one of numerous species of small moths of the family Tortricidæ, the larvæ of which usually roll up the leaves of plants On which they live; -- also called leaf roller.

2. (zoöl.)

Defn: a genus of tropical short-tailed snakes, which are not Venomous. One species (tortrix scytalæ) is handsomely banded with Black, and is sometimes worn alive by the natives of brazil for a Necklace.