noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any moth of the family Lasiocampidae.
2. 2
   moth having nonfunctional mouthparts as adults; larvae feed on tree foliage and spin egg-shaped cocoons wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

eggerlappet mothlappet mothsnout moth

Etymology

Alteration of egger, in reference to the shape of this moth's cocoon.

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