Small Eggar

Eriogaster lanestris, commonly known as the small eggar, is a moth of the family Lasiocampidae that is found across the Palearctic. Unlike many other members of the Lasiocampidae, the small eggar is a social insect. Historically, only eusocial insects like ants, bees, and termites were thought to exhibit complex social organization and communication systems.

Eriogaster lanestris est un lépidoptère appartenant à la famille des Lasiocampidae. Il est appelé Bombyx laineux sous sa forme imago (papillon) ou Laineuse du cerisier sous sa forme chenille. C'est l'espèce type du genre Eriogaster.

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