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Lymantria Collection

Lymantria: The Majestic Moths of the Night: the scientific name for a large and diverse group of moths, commonly known as the "maple leaf moths" or "prominent moths

Background imageLymantria Collection: Nun moth, Lymantria monacha, caterpillar 1, moth, 2,3, and Phalaena bombyx monacha 1,2,3

Nun moth, Lymantria monacha, caterpillar 1, moth, 2,3, and Phalaena bombyx monacha 1,2,3, and common house mosquito
FLO4574316 Nun moth, Lymantria monacha, caterpillar 1, moth, 2,3, and Phalaena bombyx monacha 1,2,3, and common house mosquito, Culex pipiens, 4,5, head and proboscis 6

Background imageLymantria Collection: Gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar

Gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar, male, female, larva, chrysalis. Phalaena dispar. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in

Background imageLymantria Collection: Black arches and owlet moth

Black arches and owlet moth
Black arches or nun moth, Lymantria monacha 1-6, and owlet moth, Panthea coenobita 7. Phalaena monacha, Phalaena coenobita

Background imageLymantria Collection: Wood tiger moth, Parasemia plantaginis

Wood tiger moth, Parasemia plantaginis. Phalaena plantaginis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der

Background imageLymantria Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 767

Curtis British Entomology Plate 767
Lepidoptera. Hypogymna monacha = Lymantria monacha (Black Arches) [Plant: Polypogon monspeliensis (Annual Beard-grass)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageLymantria Collection: A Gypsy Moth Caterpillar Eats An Oak Leaf; Luray, Virginia, United States Of America

A Gypsy Moth Caterpillar Eats An Oak Leaf; Luray, Virginia, United States Of America

Background imageLymantria Collection: Picture No. 11807156

Picture No. 11807156
Black Bird-in crocus meadow, Germany Date:

Background imageLymantria Collection: Picture No. 11807099

Picture No. 11807099
Great Grey Owl-sitting on a rock and watching, Czech Republic Date:

Background imageLymantria Collection: Picture No. 11073975

Picture No. 11073975
Black Arches Moth male showing feathery antennae Dorset, UK

Background imageLymantria Collection: Picture No. 10901275

Picture No. 10901275
Black Arches Moth (Lymantria monacha) Date:

Background imageLymantria Collection: Gypsy moth trap this moth is a serious pest of trees and shrubs with a preference for oaks

Gypsy moth trap this moth is a serious pest of trees and shrubs with a preference for oaks. Other hosts include hornbeam, beech, chestnut, birch and poplar


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Lymantria: The Majestic Moths of the Night: the scientific name for a large and diverse group of moths, commonly known as the "maple leaf moths" or "prominent moths." These striking insects are characterized by their large, winged form and vibrant, often patterned wings. Some species, like the Lymantria dispar, are infamous for their mass outbreaks, which can cause significant damage to forests and agricultural lands. Yet, despite their destructive reputation, Lymantria moths play a crucial role in their ecosystems as pollinators and food sources for various predators. Their intricate life cycles, from egg to pupa to adult, are a testament to the beauty and complexity of the natural world.