European gypsy moth

Description:

Lymantria dispar dispar, commonly known as the gypsy moth & European gypsy moth, is a moth in the family Erebidae. The adult moths live about one week. The females lay their eggs on trees, shrubs, rocks, vehicles, and plants of many types. She typically lays about 500 eggs. The eggs are covered with a peachy fuzz that can cause serious rashes if touched by bare skin or fur. Then the female leaves to eat, while her eggs are protected. She does not live to see her offspring. The pictured female moth was spotted as she was laying her eggs already covered in their fuzzy protection cover, in Centaur's path, Makrynitsa village, Pelion mountain, Greece..