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Gypsy Moth
Lymantria dispar (Linnaeus, 1758)
Erebidae: Lymantriinae
2034 / 72.011
Photo © Stephen Thompson,  22/07/2022 - Bells Meadow Guilden Morden

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Lymantria monacha
Forewing: M 20-24mm. F 31-35mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Bog-myrtle and Creeping Willow.
Red List:
GB Status: Naturalised / Immigrant
Former Status: Immigrant (Former )
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 13 (35%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1850.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
27/08/2023129TL34 - Royston
27/08/2023129TL44 - Fowlmere/Sawston
27/08/2023+29TL64 - Horseheath
23/08/2023229TL34 - Royston
22/08/2023629TL44 - Fowlmere/Sawston
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