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Gypsy Moth (Male) - Lymantria dispar ~25 mm long. Forewing of males have dusky scalloped lines and black crescent-shaped reniform spots. Antennae are broadly bipectinate.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2021(125)<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/117847/gypsy_moth_male_-_lymantria_dispar.html" title="Gypsy Moth (Male) - Lymantria dispar"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/117847_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1718236810&Signature=v4FFRYjP5gL8cblAnVNIfakf950%3D" width="200" height="164" alt="Gypsy Moth (Male) - Lymantria dispar ~25 mm long. Forewing of males have dusky scalloped lines and black crescent-shaped reniform spots. Antennae are broadly bipectinate.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2021(125)<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/117846/gypsy_moth_male_-_lymantria_dispar.html Erebidae,Geotagged,Gypsy moth,Lymantia,Lymantria dispar,Summer,United States,moth" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Gypsy moth,Lymantria dispar,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Gypsy Moth (Male) - Lymantria dispar

~25 mm long. Forewing of males have dusky scalloped lines and black crescent-shaped reniform spots. Antennae are broadly bipectinate.

Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm LED light in a semi-rural area

2021(125)

Gypsy Moth (Male) - Lymantria dispar ~25 mm long. Forewing of males have dusky scalloped lines and black crescent-shaped reniform spots. Antennae are broadly bipectinate.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2021(125)<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/117846/gypsy_moth_male_-_lymantria_dispar.html Erebidae,Geotagged,Gypsy moth,Lymantia,Lymantria dispar,Summer,United States,moth

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  1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
    Flown Kimmerling
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    What a floofy cutie with a bad reputation :P Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Definitely a bad boy. Posted 2 years ago
  3. View Calbost Niel's profile
    Calbost Niel
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    Great attitude Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Definitely. Posted 2 years ago
  5. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Massive eyes! Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Huge eyes and antennae! He was quite the stud. Posted 2 years ago

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The Spongy Moth

Lymantria dispar, the gypsy moth, are moths in the family Erebidae. Lymantria dispar covers many subspecies, subspecies identification such as L. d. dispar or L. d. japonica leaves no ambiguity in identification. Lymantria dispar subspecies have a range which covers in Europe, Africa, Asia, North America and South America.

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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jul 6, 2021. Captured Jul 6, 2021 00:02 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO1000
  • 100mm
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