Sackbearer
- Pronunciation
- /SAK-behr-uh moth/
- Category
- Behavior
- Singular
- Sackbearer moth
- Plural
- Sackbearer moths
Definition
A type of moth (family Mimallonidae) known for their distinctive behavior of creating a silken 'sack' or 'cocoon' from plant material and debris.
Etymology
From the characteristic sack-like cocoon they create.
Example
Sackbearer moths are known to create their cocoons in dense clusters, often found near the base of trees.
Related Terms
- Cocoon
- Casemaking
- Lepidoptera