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European Gypsy Moth

Lymantria dispar dispar

Photo by Annelies
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Field Notes

Description:

Male European Gypsy Moth, indicated by its feathery antennae. Measured about 24 mm in length. Rested on a glass window during the early afternoon.

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Lymantria dispar dispar

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Comments (2)
Annelies
Thanks! I'm thinking it may be Lymantria dispar.

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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European Butterflies and Moths
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Biodiversity in Belgium

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PublishedSeptember 13, 2015

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