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Gypsy moth caterpillar - Lymantria dispar
Copyright © 2006 Tony H

Gypsy moth caterpillar - Lymantria dispar
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
June 20, 2006
Size: 1600x1200
No leads as to what species this caterpillar is? It is in it's early instar (2nd or 3rd). The hairy black thing at it's posterior end is a head capsule I believe, indicating a transition from one instar to another. I'm feeding it on maple leaves.

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Gypsy moth caterpillar - Lymantria dispar Late instar Gypsy moth caterpillar - Lymantria dispar Gypsy moth pupa - Lymantria dispar Female adult Gypsy moth - Lymantria dispar - female
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Contributed by Tony H on 20 June, 2006 - 1:27am
Last updated 3 January, 2010 - 4:28pm

Thanks guys !
Thanks for the comments all! Yeah, the caterpillar is definately a Gypsy moth as it has developed it's distinctive markings. Cheers!
… Tony H, 21 June, 2006 - 11:16am login or register to post comments

Not that it makes much difference, but..
If you intend to raise this caterpillar it's probably just as well not to release it.
… Cliff Bernzweig, 20 June, 2006 - 11:12am login or register to post comments

This is the caterpillar
of the non-native invasive Gypsy Moth! Do a search and find many images in the guide for comparison.
… john and jane balaban, 20 June, 2006 - 1:40am login or register to post comments

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