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Gypsy Moth (Male) - Lymantria dispar 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 385-395 nm black lights in a rural area. Geotagged,Gypsy moth,Lymantria dispar,Moth,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Gypsy Moth (Male) - Lymantria dispar

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

Habitat: Attracted to 385-395 nm black lights in a rural area.

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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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Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jul 19, 2019. Captured Jul 18, 2019 22:41 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/83s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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