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Gypsy moth (male)

Lymantria dispar

Description:

The gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar, is a moth in the family Lymantriidae of Eurasian origin. Originally ranging from Europe to Asia, it was introduced to North America in the late 1860s and has been expanding its range ever since. It is also known as the Asian gypsy moth.

Habitat:

Urban garden.

Notes:

Gypsy moths are classified as pest, and its larvae consume the leaves of over 300 species of trees, shrubs and plants. The gypsy moth is one of the most destructive pests of hardwood trees.

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Guimba, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Lat: 15.55, Long: 120.82

Spotted on Mar 1, 2012
Submitted on Aug 8, 2012

Reference

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