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Gypsy Moth ( male )

Lymantria dispar

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41.3312, -72.1543

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Description:

Dark colored with feathery antannae that are large compared to his body.

Habitat:

Seen at night a foot to the right of an outdoor light. Hot and humid night first day of a heat wave and this spot gets full sun

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Spotted in Summer in the North East

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PublishedJuly 18, 2013

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