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Gypsy Moth Caterpillar

Lymantria dispar dispar

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

tons of these seen at Bolsa Chica Wetlands

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Lymantria dispar dispar

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
ForestDragon
Definitely not an early instar Gypsy either. I think Estigmene acrea is much more likely. They are quite variable in coloration and there are examples on Bugguide that match yours. :-)
HemaShah
salt marsh moth caterpillar?Estigmene acrea?
HemaShah
Thanks so much Forestdragon. I think you are right because I do not see any blue dots. But again it could be immature?
ForestDragon
Hema, these may be caterpillars from a species of tiger moth. The color pattern does not look correct for a gypsy moth to me. I will do a bit more research soon.
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PublishedJune 28, 2016

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