Lasiocampoidea

Harris, 1841

lappet moths

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Lasiocampoidea is a superfamily of Lepidoptera containing a single , Lasiocampidae, commonly known as lappet moths. Members range from small to very large in size. The group is characterized by larvae with fleshy lateral projections (lappets) along the body. Indian Lasiocampidae alone comprises 100 and 5 in 35 , representing approximately 5% of global family diversity.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lasiocampoidea: //ˌlæsi.oʊˈkæmpɔɪdiə//

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Distribution

Global distribution with documented records across multiple biogeographic zones. India 100 across various biogeographic zones, with recent new country records including Streblote alpherakyi (originally described from North Persia) and Odontocraspis collieri.

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