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Euproctis

Euproctis

9.9
A group of moths whose caterpillars often cause skin irritation and damage plants
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The caterpillars of Euproctis species are known to cause skin irritation in humans.

Examples

  • Several Euproctis moths have become significant pests in agriculture and forestry.

  • The Euproctis moth is known for its distinctive tufts of hair.

  • Researchers are studying the distribution of Euproctis throughout temperate and tropical regions.

  • Have you ever seen a Euproctis in the wild?

  • Researchers are studying the distribution of Euproctis moths throughout temperate and tropical regions.

  • Several species of Euproctis moths have become significant pests in agriculture and forestry.

  • The caterpillars of Euproctis are known to cause skin irritation in humans.

Synonyms

genus Euproctis
vsEuproctis
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9.9

A group of moths whose caterpillars often have stinging hairs

emphasizes that some species are known by a common-name group rather than stinging hairs
tussock moth
vsEuproctis
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8.6

A dull colored moth whose caterpillars have tufts of hair and eat leaves of many trees

refers to a whole genus while only some species show those larval tufts

Compounds

Euproctis chrysorrhoea
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9.9

A small white moth with a furry body and a yellow tail tuft that can cause skin irritation

Euproctis phaeorrhoea
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9.9

A small brown and white moth whose caterpillars damage fruit and shade trees

genus Euproctis
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of moths whose caterpillars often have stinging hairs

Surface Forms

Euproctis singular
Euproctises plural

Etymology

Euproctis comes from Greek parts eu- meaning 'good' and proct- meaning 'rear' or 'tail'. Scientists probably named these moths for a noticeable tail or small bunch of hairs at the rear, so the name helps you remember this group by their back end.