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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.

Synonyms

  • Family Lymantriidae
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