oak eggar

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (artrópodos)

Class

Insecta (insecto)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Family

Lasiocampidae

Genus

Lasiocampa

Species

Lasiocampa quercus (oak eggar)

Names in Other Languages

French bombyx du chêne

German Eichenspinner

Similar Species in Lasiocampa

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grass eggar

Lasiocampa trifolii

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of oak eggar?

The scientific name of oak eggar is Lasiocampa quercus. It belongs to the genus Lasiocampa.

What is the conservation status of oak eggar?

oak eggar (Lasiocampa quercus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does oak eggar live?

oak eggar is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does oak eggar belong to?

oak eggar (Lasiocampa quercus) belongs to the genus Lasiocampa, which is part of the taxonomic family Lasiocampidae.

Is oak eggar endangered?

No, oak eggar (Lasiocampa quercus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does oak eggar belong to?

oak eggar (Lasiocampa quercus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of oak eggar?

The closest relatives of oak eggar in the genus Lasiocampa include grass eggar.