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Gypsy Moth, female

Lymantria dispar

Description:

Heavy bodied, medium sized moth. White with black markings. Introduced species. Females are larger than the males and are said not to fly due to their weight.

Habitat:

Temperate forest. Connetquot River State Park, NY.

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ForestDragon
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ForestDragon

Islip, New York, USA

Spotted on Jul 22, 2014
Submitted on Jul 22, 2014

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