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Lymantria dispar dispar
It is a moth in the family Erebidae. It is classified as a pest, and its larvae consume the leaves of over 300 species of trees, shrubs and plants.
(Eurasian origin) It has a range which covers in Europe, Africa, North America.
Related spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/321...
Spotted on Jul 24, 2013
Submitted on Jul 24, 2013
7 Comments
Tnx Mona, tnx C.Sydes, I like its antennas and hairy legs but I guess all that beauty comes with a price ;)
such a shame that such beautiful creatures can cause so much damage
Beautiful.. Cool mustache.. :)
Thank you ;)
Very pretty!
I prefer females, white and nicer wings but I haven't seen them yet!
Yours is more beautiful, love the antennae :)