lasiocampidae

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Definition

Noun 1. A family of moths: Lasiocampidae is the scientific name for a family of insects in the order Lepidoptera, commonly known as tent caterpillars, eggars, and lappet moths. These moths are typically medium to large in size, with stout, hairy bodies. The larvae (caterpillars) are often social and some species are known for building conspicuous silk tents in trees.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The forest tent caterpillar, a member of the Lasiocampidae, can defoliate large areas of trees.
  • Entomologists study the Lasiocampidae family due to the unique social behavior of their larvae.
  • The identification key confirmed the moth belonged to the Lasiocampidae.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific classification: The term is used formally in taxonomic contexts to group species with shared characteristics. It is always capitalized.
  • The genus Malacosoma is placed within the family Lasiocampidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Lasiocampid (noun/adjective): A less common term referring to an individual moth of this family, or used as an adjective (e.g., ).
• Tent caterpillar (noun): The common name for the larval stage of several Lasiocampidae species, known for building silk tents.
• Eggar (noun): A common name for certain Lasiocampidae moths, often referring to species in the genus or .
• Lappet moth (noun): A common name for Lasiocampidae moths, often referring to species with distinctive fleshy lobes ("lappets") on the sides of their larvae.

Synonyms

• Tent caterpillar moths (common name)
• Lappet moths (common name)

Related Terms (Not Synonyms)

• Lepidoptera: The insect order containing all moths and butterflies, which includes the family Lasiocampidae.
• Caterpillar: The larval stage of Lepidoptera, which is the life stage most commonly observed for many Lasiocampidae.

Học thuật

Noun

1. tent caterpillars; eggars; lappet moths

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Lasiocampidae
• family Lasiocampidae