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Gypsy Moth

Lymantria dispar

Photo by Sapping
Published on Project Noah
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45.0139, -74.8987

Field Notes

Description:

Female

Notes:

Originally native to Europe and Asia, the gypsy moth was introduced to North America in the 19th century where the species established as one of the worst insect pests.

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Jacob Gorneau
Please add to my moths mission, Moths of Northeastern US

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Moths of the World
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PublishedMay 5, 2011

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