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Rosy gypsy moth (Lymantria mathura)

Female of Rosy gypsy moth (Lymantria mathura)

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The rosy gypsy moth is a species of moth of the Lymantriidae family found in the Russian Far East, Nepal, Japan , the Korean Peninsula, northern India and China .

The wingspan is 40–50 mm for males and 70–90 mm for females. Larvae have been recorded feeding on ''Terminalia'', ''Shorea'', ''Quercus'', ''Mangifera'', ''Eugenia'' and ''Mitragyna''. It is considered a pest, since it is a major defoliator of deciduous trees.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by nightjar6
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Uploaded Dec 29, 2015. Captured Sep 28, 2014 10:24 in Tungareshwar Rd, Sativali, Maharashtra 401303, India.
  • NIKON D300S
  • f/14.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO200
  • 105mm