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Luna Gypsy Moth

Lymantria lunata

Description:

There are lots of this caterpillar on our guava tree. Hiding and camouflaged under branches at daytime and munching on leaves at night. I am rearing one to find out the exact species.

Habitat:

Urban garden.

Notes:

Lasiocampidae (Lappet and Eggar moths)

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1 Comment

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 9 years ago

Nice. Looking forward to the outcome.

Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Spotted on Jan 12, 2015
Submitted on Jan 13, 2015

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