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Gypsy Moth, female

Lymantria dispar

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Heavy bodied, medium sized moth. White with black markings. Introduced species. Females are larger than the males and are said not to fly due to their weight.

Habitat:

Temperate forest. Connetquot River State Park, NY.

Reference Links:

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

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