
Gypsy Moth (Male) - Lymantria dispar
TL: ~25 mm long. Forewing of males have dusky scalloped lines and black crescent-shaped reniform spots. Antennae are broadly bipectinate. They are a major pest species.
Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm LED light in a rural area; There were at least 25 males fluttering around.
2021(d)

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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