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Small Eggar

Eriogaster lanestris

Classification

Class
Insecta

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.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Germany · 364United Kingdom · 358France · 332Italy · 94Spain · 39Switzerland · 15Luxembourg · 8Belgium · 3