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Gypsy Moth? - Lymantria dispar - male
Copyright © 2005 Jim McClarin

Gypsy Moth? - Lymantria dispar - Male
Brookline, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA
July 25, 2005
Size: 19 mm head-to-wingtips
Came to UV lights near large beaver pond containing standing dead trees on 80+ degree night.
Contributed by Jim McClarin on 27 September, 2005 - 6:36pm
Last updated 19 January, 2006 - 4:26pm

Very neat
What a cool moth. I think you're ID is correct.
… Lynette Schimming, 28 September, 2005 - 7:55am

 
Thanks,
although I wish his antennae had been in focus.
… Jim McClarin, 28 September, 2005 - 3:51pm

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