Lymantria (genus)

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adult male gypsy moth Lymantria dispar
Author: Jeff deLonge
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Lymantria Hübner, 1819

This genus of tussock moths has a world-wide distribution and contains more than 150 species. It includes several important forest pests like the gypsy moth. Members of the genus are mainly characterized by the structure of the short and telescopic female ovipositor.

Type species: Lymantria monacha.


Currently, the following species have been entered into the system: