Definition
Definition of eggar - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
insectTECH. moth of the family LasiocampidaeTECH.
- The eggar is common in European forests.
2.
adult mothTECH. moth with nonfunctional mouthparts as adultsTECH.
- Adult eggars do not feed.
3.
larvae feedingTECH. larvae feed on tree foliageTECH.
- Eggar larvae can defoliate trees quickly.
4.
cocoonTECH. spin egg-shaped cocoonsTECH.
- The eggar spins a unique egg-shaped cocoon.
Images of eggar
moth with nonfunctional mouthparts as adults 
spin egg-shaped cocoons
Origin of eggar
Old English, egg (egg) + -er (agent noun)
Examples of eggar in a sentence
Eggar moths are attracted to light at night. Eggars are often seen fluttering around lights at night. The eggar's lifecycle is fascinating to entomologists. The eggar caterpillars were found in the oak trees. Farmers worry about eggar infestations. An eggar cocoon was found in the garden.
The eggar's cocoon is admired for its shape.
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- French:mégère, lasiocampe, ...
- German:Lasiocampide, Lasiocampidae, ...
- Italian:falena lasiocampide, lasiocampide, ...
- Spanish:polilla egger, polilla eggar, ...
- Portuguese:traça, eggars, ...
- Chinese:毛虫蛾, 无口蛾, ...
- Japanese:ヤママユ, エッガー, ...
- Arabic:عثة إيغار, عُثَّة إِيْجَر, ...
- Hebrew:עָשׁ מִמִּשְׁפַּחַת ה-Lasiocampidae, עָשׁ, ...
- Russian:ласикампиды, шелкопряд, ...
- Ukrainian:коконопряд, еґґар, ...
- Hindi:एगर, पतंगा, ...
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