Gypsy Moth Pupa - Lymantria dispar

Habitat: I found this pupa dangling from a leaf on a tree that bordered a meadow.

comments (11)

Patomarazul

Lion

It will turn into a nice mothie, hopefully! Posted 4 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  This species isn't so nice to my knowledge. They are an invasive species from Europe that are doing lots of damage to trees in the US. Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Unfortunately, Lisa is correct. These moths are nasties around here. But, I like your positivity, Marta <3. Posted 4 years ago
  2. 1. Patomarazul
      
      Lion
      
      Oh...well, plagues can look pretty sometimes :-) Posted 4 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Haha, true. Posted 4 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

So friggin' cool! Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, it was a cool find! It was dangling out in the open though, which was so weird. Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
    
    Lion
    
    did you leave it be? or destroy it? I am trying to be a little more proactive about nasties like these. Posted 4 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      I left it. I should have squashed it, but just couldn't do it. I actively scrape the eggs off trees when I see them though. I struggle to kill the larvae and pupae though. I should have killed it though. One good whack with a rock would have done it. Posted 4 years ago, modified 4 years ago
    2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
        
        Lion
        
        Yah, it is a tough decision but I'm trying my best to be a better steward. I just tell myself that I would much rather squish one of these than see trees wiped out. T_T Posted 4 years ago
      2. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Exactly. Posted 4 years ago

The Spongy Moth

Lymantria dispar, the gypsy moth, are moths in the family Erebidae. Lymantria dispar covers many subspecies, subspecies identification such as L. d. dispar or L. d. japonica leaves no ambiguity in identification. Lymantria dispar subspecies have a range which covers in Europe, Africa, Asia, North America and South America.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Christine Young