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Gypsy Moth

Lymantria dispar

Photo by Machi
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43.6006, -70.2337

Field Notes

Description:

There was another case below this one with only one larva hatched. This one looked like all or most of the larvae had already hatched. Watch a video I took of them:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T66tqkC1Amk
See the case before the hatch: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/1964556002

Habitat:

Tree stump ( I think it was cedar) in a suburban yard next to forested swamp.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)

Great shots, and I love that you added video!
Thanks ForestDragon!
You are correct. These are Gypsy Moth caterpillars. http://bugguide.net/node/view/8780

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