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Gypsy Moth Caterpillar - Lymantria dispar Larvae can be distinguished from other species of caterpillars by their spots. They have 5 pairs of blue spots and 6 pairs of red spots. They also have long, hair-like setae covering their bodies. This particular caterpillar was pretty big - probably about 5-6 cm. <br /> <br /> Spotted low in the vegetation in a meadow.<br /> <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61940/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html" title="Gypsy Moth Caterpillar - Lymantria dispar"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/61940_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=Emw2slZW4RLRtrP0py8l3u56F0k%3D" width="200" height="156" alt="Gypsy Moth Caterpillar - Lymantria dispar Larvae can be distinguished from other species of caterpillars by their spots. They have 5 pairs of blue spots and 6 pairs of red spots. They also have long, hair-like setae covering their bodies. This particular caterpillar was pretty big - probably about 5-6 cm. <br /> <br /> Spotted low in the vegetation in a meadow. <br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61941/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61939/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61944/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html Geotagged,Gypsy moth,Lymantria dispar,Summer,United States,caterpillar,larva,lymantria" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61941/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html" title="Gypsy Moth Caterpillar - Lymantria dispar"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/61941_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=9mYELhPrzL2%2B4we%2B6P3MJeJbrd4%3D" width="200" height="158" alt="Gypsy Moth Caterpillar - Lymantria dispar Larvae can be distinguished from other species of caterpillars by their spots. They have 5 pairs of blue spots and 6 pairs of red spots. They also have long, hair-like setae covering their bodies. This particular caterpillar was pretty big - probably about 5-6 cm. <br /> <br /> Spotted low in the vegetation in a meadow.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61939/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61940/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61944/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html Geotagged,Gypsy moth,Lymantria,Lymantria dispar,Summer,United States,caterpillar,larva" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61944/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html" title="Gypsy Moth Caterpillar - Lymantria dispar"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/61944_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=N70NQ3UX01ATtt0pzB5JuLn5lNY%3D" width="200" height="160" alt="Gypsy Moth Caterpillar - Lymantria dispar Larvae can be distinguished from other species of caterpillars by their spots. They have 5 pairs of blue spots and 6 pairs of red spots. They also have long, hair-like setae covering their bodies. This particular caterpillar was pretty big - probably about 5-6 cm. <br /> <br /> Spotted low in the vegetation in a meadow.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61939/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61941/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61940/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html<br /> Geotagged,Gypsy moth,Lymantria dispar,Summer,United States,caterpillar,larva,lymantria" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Gypsy moth,Lymantria,Lymantria dispar,Summer,United States,caterpillar,larva,moth week 2018 Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Gypsy Moth Caterpillar - Lymantria dispar

Larvae can be distinguished from other species of caterpillars by their spots. They have 5 pairs of blue spots and 6 pairs of red spots. They also have long, hair-like setae covering their bodies. This particular caterpillar was pretty big - probably about 5-6 cm.

Spotted low in the vegetation in a meadow.

Gypsy Moth Caterpillar - Lymantria dispar Larvae can be distinguished from other species of caterpillars by their spots. They have 5 pairs of blue spots and 6 pairs of red spots. They also have long, hair-like setae covering their bodies. This particular caterpillar was pretty big - probably about 5-6 cm. <br /> <br /> Spotted low in the vegetation in a meadow. <br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61941/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61939/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61944/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html Geotagged,Gypsy moth,Lymantria dispar,Summer,United States,caterpillar,larva,lymantria

Gypsy Moth Caterpillar - Lymantria dispar Larvae can be distinguished from other species of caterpillars by their spots. They have 5 pairs of blue spots and 6 pairs of red spots. They also have long, hair-like setae covering their bodies. This particular caterpillar was pretty big - probably about 5-6 cm. <br /> <br /> Spotted low in the vegetation in a meadow.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61939/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61940/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61944/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html Geotagged,Gypsy moth,Lymantria,Lymantria dispar,Summer,United States,caterpillar,larva

Gypsy Moth Caterpillar - Lymantria dispar Larvae can be distinguished from other species of caterpillars by their spots. They have 5 pairs of blue spots and 6 pairs of red spots. They also have long, hair-like setae covering their bodies. This particular caterpillar was pretty big - probably about 5-6 cm. <br /> <br /> Spotted low in the vegetation in a meadow.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61939/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61941/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61940/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html<br /> Geotagged,Gypsy moth,Lymantria dispar,Summer,United States,caterpillar,larva,lymantria

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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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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jun 24, 2018. Captured Jun 24, 2018 10:50 in 80 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
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