Lappet-moths
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Gastropachini
Gastropachini is a tribe of lappet moths within the family Lasiocampidae, subfamily Lasiocampinae. The tribe includes the genus Sonitha, which contains species restricted to the Congolian lowland forests of Central Africa. Recent taxonomic work has described new species in this genus and clarified distribution records.
Lasiocampidae
Lappet Moths, Eggars, Tent Caterpillars, Snout Moths
Lasiocampidae is a family of moths comprising over 2,000 species worldwide, representing approximately 5% of global moth diversity. The family is characterized by large, hairy caterpillars with distinctive skin flaps on their prolegs, and adults that are typically large-bodied with broad wings. Many species are notable for their social larval behavior, including tent caterpillars that construct communal silk nests. The family is the sole member of the superfamily Lasiocampoidea and includes several economically significant forest pests.
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Lasiocampini is a tribe of lappet moths within the family Lasiocampidae. Members are characterized by densely hairy bodies and larvae with fleshy, lobe-like projections (lappets) along the body sides. The tribe includes several genera of medium to large-sized moths found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. Adults are generally nocturnal and possess reduced mouthparts, with larvae feeding on various woody plants.