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Gypsy Moth (Male) - Lymantria dispar These moths are incredibly annoying. They constantly land on me, in my mouth, down my shirt, and bounce off my face.<br />
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About 25 mm long. Forewing of males have dusky scalloped lines and black crescent-shaped reniform spots. Antennae are broadly bipectinate.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a moth light in a rural area.<br />
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About 25 mm long. Forewing of males have dusky scalloped lines and black crescent-shaped reniform spots. Antennae are broadly bipectinate.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a moth light in a rural area.<br />
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Gypsy Moth (Male) - Lymantria dispar

These moths are incredibly annoying. They constantly land on me, in my mouth, down my shirt, and bounce off my face.

About 25 mm long. Forewing of males have dusky scalloped lines and black crescent-shaped reniform spots. Antennae are broadly bipectinate.

Habitat: Attracted to a moth light in a rural area.

Gypsy Moth (Male) Antennae - Lymantria dispar These moths are incredibly annoying. They constantly land on me, in my mouth, down my shirt, and bounce off my face.<br />
<br />
About 25 mm long. Forewing of males have dusky scalloped lines and black crescent-shaped reniform spots. Antennae are broadly bipectinate.<br />
<br />
Habitat: Attracted to a moth light in a rural area.<br />
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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.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Feb 2, 2019. Captured Aug 6, 2018 22:11 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/14.0
  • 1/128s
  • ISO1000
  • 100mm