Lymantriinae - Tussock Moth Larva - Animal India

Lymantriinae - Tussock Moth Larva - Animal India

The Lymantriinae (formerly known as the Lymantriidae) are a subfamily of moths in the family Erebidae, commonly referred to as tussock moths. They are primarily found in the Nearctic, Palearctic, and Indo-Australian regions. The name ''tussock'' refers to the larvae, which are typically hairy, with prominent tufts of hair, or tussocks, on their backs. A tussock moth (Lymantriinae) caterpillar was spotted crawling on a leaf in the forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on September 17, 2024.

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  • ILEA003320659
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  • 2024/9/17 00:00:00
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  • NurPhoto / Kyodo News Images
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  • Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
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  • 300 dpi
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