Lymantria dispar

Pronunciation
/LIM-an-tree-uh DIS-par/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Lymantria dispar
Plural
Lymantria dispar

Definition

A moth species known as the gypsy moth. It is considered a major pest of shade trees in Europe and North America.

Etymology

From Greek 'lymantria' meaning 'destroyer' and 'dispar' meaning 'unequal'.

Example

The Lymantria dispar is a serious pest of oak, birch, ash, and other shade trees.

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