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Rosy Gypsy Moth

Lymantria mathura subpallida

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25.0301, 121.411

Field Notes

Habitat:

Subtropical mountainous area. Humid, thick trees and brush.

Notes:

I have been told that this is a leopard moth, but my searches online have not given me confidence in the ID of this beauty. If anyone knows what it is please let me know. Thank you kindly.

Species ID Suggestions

Lymantrine Moth

Lymantria mathura subpallida

Reference Link
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Comments (2)
bayucca
Erebidae, Lymantriinae, Lymantriini, Lymantria mathura subpallida.

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PublishedOctober 3, 2015

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