noun
- plural of eggar; large moths whose caterpillars are often hairy and whose cocoons are egg-shaped
Usage: entomology
Examples
- The eggars are a family of moths found throughout temperate regions.
- Oak eggars are common in European woodlands.
- The caterpillars of eggars are known for their dense, hairy appearance.
- Eggars get their name from their oval, egg-shaped cocoons.
- Several species of eggars are considered garden pests.
- The fox moth is one of the most recognizable eggars in Britain.