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Gypsy Moth Caterpillar (Early instar) - Lymantria dispar Habitat: Mixed bog; Spotted on an alder leaf (Alnus sp.) Geotagged,Gypsy moth,Lymantria dispar,Spring,United States,caterpillar Click/tap to enlarge

Gypsy Moth Caterpillar (Early instar) - Lymantria dispar

Habitat: Mixed bog; Spotted on an alder leaf (Alnus sp.)

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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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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jul 8, 2019. Captured May 18, 2019 09:51 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/128s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm

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