Eggar (Noun)
Meaning
Moth having nonfunctional mouthparts as adults; larvae feed on tree foliage and spin egg-shaped cocoons.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The lichen eggar moth is a species known for its larvae that feed on tree foliage and spin egg-shaped cocoons.
- The larvae of the eggar moth species can cause significant damage to tree foliage in large infestations.
- Adult eggar moths have nonfunctional mouthparts and do not feed on anything after emerging from their cocoons.
- The distinctive egg-shaped cocoons of the eggar moth larvae are often found on tree branches and trunks.
- Eggar moths are a type of moth that have larvae that feed on tree foliage and spin protective egg-shaped cocoons.