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Gypsy Moth
(Lymantria dispar)
Caterpillars are hairy
with coloured "warts"
on the back.
Gypsy Moth egg masses
(reproduced with permission from USDA Forest Services)
Gypsy moth publicity leaflet
(pdf)
(Issued October 2006)
Page last modified: 16 Oct 2006
Page published: 3 May 2003
