Insects

Insectos

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Pyralidae (snout-moths)

Family: Pyralidae (snout-moths)

Pyralidae

Saturniidae (giant silkmoths, royal moths, emperor moths, etc)

Family: Saturniidae (giant silkmoths, royal moths, emperor moths, etc)

Sesiidae (clearwing moths)

Family: Sesiidae (clearwing moths)

The family name Megalopygidae is derived from the Greek roots Megalo (large) and pygidium (rump), probably because of the shape of the caterpillars. The name "puss caterpillar" is likely in reference to the caterpillar's resemblance to a cat with its soft fur and tail.

Megalopygidae: Flannel Moths, Puss Caterpillars

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