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Spongy Moth

Lymantria dispar

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Erebidae ›Genus: Lymantria

About

Lymantria dispar, the gypsy moth, are moths in the family Erebidae. Lymantria dispar covers many subspecies, subspecies identification such as L. d. dispar or L. d. japonica leaves no ambiguity in identification. Lymantria dispar subspecies have a range which covers in Europe, Africa, Asia, North America and South America.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spongy Moth?
The scientific name of Spongy Moth is Lymantria dispar.
What kingdom does Spongy Moth belong to?
Spongy Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Spongy Moth belong to?
Spongy Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Spongy Moth belong to?
Spongy Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Spongy Moth belong to?
Spongy Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Spongy Moth belong to?
Spongy Moth belongs to the family Erebidae.
What genus does Spongy Moth belong to?
Spongy Moth belongs to the genus Lymantria.