eggar

• Nachtfalter aus der Familie der Glucken (Lasiocampidae), dessen ausgewachsene Tiere keinen funktionsfähigen Mundapparat besitzen und keine Nahrung aufnehmen; die Larven ernähren sich von Baumlaub und spinnen eiförmige Kokons.

A type of moth whose adult form has nonfunctional mouthparts; its larvae feed on tree foliage and spin egg-shaped cocoons.

1. Type of mothC2formalscientific

   A moth with nonfunctional mouthparts as adults; its larvae feed on tree foliage and spin egg-shaped cocoons.

   Spinner

   • The eggar moth is known for its distinctive cocoon shape.
   • Larvae of the eggar moth can cause defoliation in some forests.
   • Entomologists study the eggar moth for its unique life cycle.

   Synonymelasiocampid