Eastern Eggar (Eriogaster catax)

Eastern Eggar, a reference photo — Photo: Deuchert, H.; Kappel, August Wilhelm.; Kirby, William Egmont.; Slocombe, Shirley. · Public domain

Eriogaster catax, commonly known as the eastern eggar, is a species of moth in the family Lasiocampidae.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Eastern Eggar being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Eriogaster lanestris
Malacosoma franconicum
Eriogaster rimicola

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lasiocampidae
Genus: Eriogaster
Species: Eriogaster catax

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