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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/61939/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html" title="Gypsy Moth Caterpillar - Lymantria dispar"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/61939_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1763596810&Signature=ON1UdPhoV%2BZwfDAAsrk0bFrTZAU%3D" width="200" height="152" 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/61940/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/61944/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html Geotagged,Gypsy moth,Lymantria,Lymantria dispar,Summer,United States,caterpillar,larva,moth week 2018" /></a></figure><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=1763596810&Signature=RUWqXB9rMeeB5JtuAcsIWRpqJrc%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/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=1763596810&Signature=yuQ2KsGYLQq0VSrETQ%2FtwbfFX24%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 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/61940/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/61944/gypsy_moth_caterpillar_-_lymantria_dispar.html Geotagged,Gypsy moth,Lymantria,Lymantria dispar,Summer,United States,caterpillar,larva,moth week 2018

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/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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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    All 3 are simply stunning macro shots! Love the clarity, lighting, composition...a work of art! Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks so much! The pre-thunderstorm lighting was really nice in the meadow. Posted 7 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        Pre-thunder. I may be weird but I love pre-thunder. The sound, atmosphere, air pressure, you can almost smell that something is about to happen. Henriette sometimes thinks I'm a dog. Posted 7 years ago
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          Christine Young
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          Ha! YES! I love pre-thunder too - everything about it. Very exciting. Posted 7 years ago
          1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
            Flown Kimmerling
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            In complete agreement with you both! You can feel the tension in the air build! Posted 7 years ago
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              Christine Young
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              Absobloodylutely Posted 7 years ago

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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 10:51 in 80 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/128s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
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