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Gypsy Moth Caterpillar

Lymantria dispar

Photo by Christine Y.
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Larvae can be distinguished from other species of caterpillar by its spots. Close to the head, 5 pairs of blue spots and 6 pairs of red spots to its tail.

Habitat:

Lover's Leap State Park

Notes:

Thanks to ForestDragon for the ID!

Reference Links:

Lymantria dispar dispar, Species Lymantria dispar - Gypsy Moth - Hodges#8318 - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Gypsy Moth

Lymantria dispar

Reference Link
ForestDragon
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Comments (3)
KarenL
Congrats Christine, your caterpillar is featured in the Project Noah blog - https://www.facebook.com/projectnoah/posts/10153048903985603

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Insects that live in Connecticut
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Caterpillars of Eastern North America
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Backyard bugs and unknown visitors of the Northeastern United States
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Insects of New England

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PublishedJune 13, 2013

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