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Lymantria dispar
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species of insect
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*Lymantria dispar*, commonly known as the Gypsy Moth, is a species of insect within the family Erebidae. It belongs to the genus *Lymantria* and is classified under the order Lepidoptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, and kingdom Animalia. The scientific name *Lymantria dispar* was established by Linnaeus in 1758. Other common names for this taxon include Lagarta peluda, Plakker, and siobyn y sipsi.
The organism has been recorded with host plants including *Myrica gale* and *Salix repens*. Occurrence records exist in the United States and Italy. Data from various sources indicates 136,639 occurrences, while iDigBio holds 2,187 records and 1,321 media files. These records are associated with institutions such as RBINS-SCIENTIFIC HERITAGE, CHAS, MSU, YPM, and UMNH. The taxon is referenced by 197 other encyclopedia articles.
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Species
Lymantria dispar
SPECIES
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumArthropoda
- ClassInsecta
- OrderLepidoptera
- FamilyErebidae
Lymantria dispar Lymantria dispar, appelé le Bombyx disparate sous sa forme de papillon ou la Spongieuse sous sa forme de chenille, est une espèce de lépidoptères de la famille des Erebidae et de la sous-famille des Lymantriinae. Cet insecte est considéré comme un ravageur des forêts de feuillus, notamment les chênaies, dans l'hémisphère nord. Les dégâts sont dus aux chenilles qui se nourrissent des feuilles de nombreuses essences d'arbres. C'est une espèce envahissante en Amérique du Nord[1]. Sommaire 1 Noms vernaculaires 2 Description 3 Répartition 4 Biologie 4.1 Alimentation 4.2 Reproduction 4.3 Attaques virales 5 Défoliation 6 Systématique 6.1 Synonymie 6.2 Liste des sous-espèces 7 Le Bombyx disparate et l'Homme 8 Notes et références 9 Annexes 9.1 Références taxonomiques 9.2 Autres liens externes 9.3 Bibliographie Noms vernaculaires Le Bombyx disparate, le Disparate, la Spongieuse, le Zigzag[2]. Description Imago ♀ Claix MHNT ♂ Bastelica MHNT Le dimorphisme sexuel est accusé : il concerne la taille, la couleur et l'ornementation des ailes[3]. Chenille et chrysalide Chenille de Bombyx disparate Vue de l'avant Chrysalide Répartition Amérique du Nord, Europe, Afrique du Nord et As
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Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 2,187
- With media
- 1,321
- Family
- Erebidae
- Collections
- RBINS-SCIENTIFIC HERITAGE, CHAS, MSU, YPM, UMNH
- Recorded in
- United States, Italy
Wikidata facts
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- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Lymantria
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- Lymantria dispar MHNT.CUT.2012.0.357 Claix (Isère) Female Dos.jpg
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- Lymantria dispar
- has host
- Salix repens
- taxon name
- Lymantria dispar
- short name
- L. dispar
- taxon common name
- brudnica nieparka
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Encyclopedic overview
A L. dispar caterpillar
Lymantria dispar, also known as the gypsy moth or the spongy moth, is a species of moth in the family Erebidae native to Europe and Asia. Lymantria dispar is subdivided into several subspecies, with subspecies such as L. d. dispar and L. d. japonica being clearly identifiable without ambiguity. Lymantria dispar has been introduced to several continents and is now additionally found as an invasive species in Africa, North America and South America. The polyphagous larvae live on a variety of deciduous and coniferous trees and can cause severe damage in years of mass reproduction. Due to these features, Lymantria dispar is listed among the world's 100 worst invasive alien species.
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