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Gypsy moth caterpillar

Lymantria dispar

Photo by ColinMacleod
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Field Notes

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Found near paddy fields in spring. About one inch long.

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Gypsy moth

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Comments (5)
ColinMacleod
Thanks, Ismael! They are amazing to look at up close!
ColinMacleod
Just googled your suggestion and I think you're right. Thanks Gina! It just snuck up on me as I was taking pictures of the paddy fields.
Gina9210
I think its called Gypsy moth caterpillar.

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