bell moth

British

noun

any moth of the family Tortricidae , which when at rest resemble the shape of a bell

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Expect references to Catullus, Eros, Venus, Utamaro and Zeus, alongside spotted hyenas, the ornate bell moth, sloths, slime molds, cheetahs and a great many more.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 28, 2021

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