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Asian Gypsy moth

Lymantria dispar asiatica

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Field Notes

Description:

Moth's wingspan approx. 3 cm (1.2 inches).
... This guy's antenna were UP - like he was signalling to the whole world "Merry Christmas!!!" :-)

Habitat:

Hills overlooking Manila.

Reference Links:

Asian gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar asiatica (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) - 12410…

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (12)
AnnvanWijgerden
Eric, if you're in the Antipolo area over New Year's Eve/Day - we're celebrating with friends here and you're welcome to join!
Eric Noora
Nice one Ann. Hope you had a good holiday break :-)
Randall Lee
Beautiful and mysterious, great pic Annvan!
AnnvanWijgerden
Serious (!) ID suggestion: Asian Gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar). Anyone like to confirm? Thanks!
AnnvanWijgerden
Thanks for your comments iGooism and Karen! Haha, Karen, indeed they're more like rabbit ears! ... Or antlers?? Hey, it's Santa's reindeer moth!! :-}

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PublishedDecember 25, 2011

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