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Lymantria monacha
The moth has white forewings with black connected wavy arches which gives the moth its name. The light brown hindwings have white fringes having black spots. Female is larger and has elongated wings. The moth also has a characteristic biscuit-coloured abdomen with a black band. The moth has a wingspan of 4 to 5 cm.
Europe. British Isles. Palearctic regions of Asia. Japan.
Spotted on Jul 9, 2013
Submitted on Jul 9, 2013
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