Genus Euproctis (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Lymantriidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Euproctis is a group of moths in the family Lymantriidae, commonly known as the tussock moths or lymantriid moths.
- Euproctis is a genus of moths in the family Lymantriidae, which comprises about 800 species worldwide.
- Species of the genus Euproctis are found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
- The genus Euproctis includes the brown-tail moth, a species that is considered a pest in some parts of the world.
- Moths of the genus Euproctis are known for their distinctive caterpillars, which are often covered in long, hair-like setae.