Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1137473


Lymantria dispar

Observation date: July 29, 2017
Date notes: mid afternoon
Submitted by: Hilda Pomeroy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several were spotted near each other laying eggs on the underside of a heavy steel skid we use for hauling on the farm. We keep it near the barn under an oak tree in lawn. Hot and sunny, it had been very dry.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: August 28, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Oneida County, United States, New York

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