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Lymantria dispar
It's been expanding it's range across North America since 1860 which was introduced from Europe.
Hardwood forests, and city parks. They lay their eggs on moist hardwoods.
This particular individual is a female. It doesn't fly. & it doesn't have eating mouth parts.
Spotted on Jul 2, 2012
Submitted on Jul 26, 2012
3 Comments
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And it seems to have a fur coat! Interesting Information.
Such a beautiful moth!