gastropacha

[Pref. gastro- (q. v.), and Gr. pachus thick.] Entom.: Agenus of lepidopterous insects; family Bombycide. Gastropacha quercifolia is the Lappet moth, sometimes called the Oak Lappet moth. The larva feeds on sloe, willow, and other trees and shrubs. That of an allied species G. ilicifolia feeds on the bilberry. ( Stainton .) găs-tro-pod, s. [GASTEROPOD.] găs-trop-o-da, s. [GASTEROPOD A.] găs-trop-o-do us, a . [GASTEROPODOUS.]