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Moth

Lymantria sp.

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

Attractive wavy design in white on grey. The top of the head has touches of maroon coloured skin showing through the fuzz.

Habitat:

On the boundary wall of my house. Spotted it as I was leaving for work. Never seen this before.

Reference Links:

Lymantria

Species ID Suggestions

Tussock Moth

Lymantria sp.

Reference Link
eeptii x
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Comments (2)
SukanyaDatta
Thank you, Deepti S. I am sorry I had not seen your suggestion ...it had got buried too deep. Thanks again.
HemaShah
Noctuiidae. Lymantriinae.Lymantriini.Lymantria sp. http://flickriver.com/photos/gails_pictures/4362204340/

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PublishedMarch 20, 2015

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