The Lasiocampidae are a family of moths also known as eggars, snout moths, or lappet moths. Over 2000 species occur worldwide, and probably not all have been named or studied. Their common name `snout moths` comes from their unique protruding mouth parts of some species that resemble a large nose. They are called `lappet moths` due to the deco... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lasiocampidae
(from the article `lepidopteran`) ...at Gaza, Egypt, in profile.Superfamily LasiocampoideaApproximately 1,600 species worldwide.Family Lasiocampidae (tent caterpillar and lappet ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/l/18