Erebidae : Lymantriinae
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Gypsy Moth
Lymantria dispar

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2034 / 72.011

Recorded in 18 (49%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1850.
Last Recorded in 2026.
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area or Nature Reserve
15/06/2026229TL46 - Cottenham/Cambridge
21/08/2025129TL44 - Fowlmere/Sawston
18/08/2025229TL46 - Cottenham/Cambridge
18/08/2025+29TL66 - Chippenham/Cheveley
15/08/2025129TL44 - Fowlmere/Sawston
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Forewing: M 20-24mm. F 31-35mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Bog-myrtle and Creeping Willow
GB Status: Naturalised / Immigrant
Former Status: Immigrant (Former )
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult
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