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Gypsy Moth ♂

Lymantria dispar dispar

Photo by injica
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Field Notes

Description:

It is a moth in the family Erebidae. It is classified as a pest, and its larvae consume the leaves of over 300 species of trees, shrubs and plants.

Habitat:

(Eurasian origin) It has a range which covers in Europe, Africa, North America.

Notes:

Related spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/32131028

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Lymantria dispar dispar

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Comments (7)
injica
Tnx Mona, tnx C.Sydes, I like its antennas and hairy legs but I guess all that beauty comes with a price ;)
C.Sydes
such a shame that such beautiful creatures can cause so much damage
injica
I prefer females, white and nicer wings but I haven't seen them yet!

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PublishedJuly 24, 2013

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