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Gypsy moth caterpillar

Lymantria dispar

Notes:

Found near paddy fields in spring. About one inch long.

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5 Comments

ColinMacleod
ColinMacleod 12 years ago

Thanks, Ismael! They are amazing to look at up close!

Ismael Chaves
Ismael Chaves 12 years ago

Amazing spotting!

Gina9210
Gina9210 13 years ago

you are welcome.

ColinMacleod
ColinMacleod 13 years ago

Just googled your suggestion and I think you're right. Thanks Gina! It just snuck up on me as I was taking pictures of the paddy fields.

Gina9210
Gina9210 13 years ago

I think its called Gypsy moth caterpillar.

ColinMacleod
Spotted by
ColinMacleod

上越市 (Joetsu), Japan

Spotted on Jun 12, 2008
Submitted on May 3, 2011

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