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Gypsy Moth caterpillar

Lymantria dispar

Description:

Dark caterpillar with blue and red warts. Somewhat hairy. Head dark with light patterning.

Habitat:

Temperate forest. Cedar Point County Park, NY

Notes:

Introduced and invasive species. I still think they are pretty in their own way.

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ForestDragon
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ForestDragon

New York, USA

Spotted on Jul 5, 2014
Submitted on Sep 8, 2014

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