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Gypsy Moth

Lymantria dispar

Photo by Tokio
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Field Notes

Description:

Found on a tree in a park.

Notes:

About 6 centimeters.

Species ID Suggestions

Gypsy Moth

Lymantria dispar
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (2)
Tokio
Thank you Jakubko.
Jacob Gorneau
Awesome find! Yes, the darker one is the Death's Head Hawkmoth, and the lighter one is a Gypsy Moth. Since they are two different species, you can give the Death's Head Hawkmoth a new spotting! :-)

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