'Tortrix scytalae' definitions:

Definition of 'Tortrix scytalae'

From: GCIDE
  • Tortrix \Tor"trix\, n. [NL., fr. L. torquere, tortum, to twist.]
  • 1. (Zool.) Any one of numerous species of small moths of the family Tortricidae, the larvae of which usually roll up the leaves of plants on which they live; -- also called leaf roller. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Zool.) A genus of tropical short-tailed snakes, which are not venomous. One species (Tortrix scytalae) is handsomely banded with black, and is sometimes worn alive by the natives of Brazil for a necklace. [1913 Webster]