Lymantriidae (Noun)
Meaning
Tussock moths.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Lymantriidae family, commonly known as tussock moths, comprises over 2,500 species worldwide, many of which are considered pests due to their voracious appetites.
- Tussock moths, belonging to the Lymantriidae family, are often recognized by their distinctive caterpillar stage with cluster-like tufts of setae.
- One notable example of a tussock moth from the Lymantriidae family is the white-marked tussock moth, which is known for its irritating urticating hairs.
- The larvae of Lymantriidae, commonly known as tussock moths, exhibit a unique polyphagous diet that allows them to feed on a wide variety of plant species.
- Caterpillars of the Lymantriidae family are considered forest pests, causing significant defoliation in forests inhabited by various tussock moth species.