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Lymantria dispar
This introduced moth can be a major pest with the larvae doing damage to trees due to their large numbers. Heavy, medium sized moth. White with gray wavy lines and a couple of black markings. Dark legs. Light brown egg mass can be seen under the moth on the tree. Males are smaller and brown.
Temperate forest. Connetquot River State Park, NY.
Spotted on Jul 22, 2014
Submitted on Jul 22, 2014
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