The Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar dispar) is a moth of Eurasian origin that extends over Europe, Africa, and North America. Considered a pest, its larvae eats the leaves of over 500 species of trees, shrubs, and plants, and the species is considered one of the most destructive pests of hardwood trees in the eastern United States. There are many physical differences between adult male Gypsy Moths and adult females of the species. The males have feathery antennae, and the females have thin antennae; the females are bigger than the males, and while the females have fully formed wings, they do not fly.
The Gypsy Moth has a total wingspan in the range of 1.38”-2.75” (35-70 mm). The body of the Gypsy Moth has an overall length between .55”-1.1” (14-28 mm), body width of .2”-.39” (5-10 mm), and body height of .16”-.31” (4-8 mm). The typical lifespan of the Gypsy Moth is between 11-12 months.
The Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar dispar) is a moth of Eurasian origin that extends over Europe, Africa, and North America. Considered a pest, its larvae eats the leaves of over 500 species of trees, shrubs, and plants, and the species is considered one of the most destructive pests of hardwood trees in the eastern United States. There are many physical differences between adult male Gypsy Moths and adult females of the species. The males have feathery antennae, and the females have thin antennae; the females are bigger than the males, and while the females have fully formed wings, they do not fly.
The Gypsy Moth has a total wingspan in the range of 1.38”-2.75” (35-70 mm). The body of the Gypsy Moth has an overall length between .55”-1.1” (14-28 mm), body width of .2”-.39” (5-10 mm), and body height of .16”-.31” (4-8 mm). The typical lifespan of the Gypsy Moth is between 11-12 months.