Different types of moth eggs. You can identify the presence of larvae through the webbing and small worms that are whitish in appearance. The european gypsy is native to the western area which features temperate forests. The gypsy moth has several subspecies namely the european gypsy moth asian gypsy moth and the japanese gypsy moth. Another species the pale backed clothes moth monopis crocicapitella has also been found on clothes moth pheromone traps in recent years.
There are different types of gypsy moths native to their original habitats. These moths are small only 58 mm long and scuttle around only flying when its warm. They shun light and hide in dark areas laying batches of eggs on wool fur feathers and skins. Despite the differences in population levels all the moths and butterflies undergo a similar metamorphosis from egg to caterpillar to pupa chrysalis to adult.
Moths are flying insects in the order of lepidoptera which is also the same order to which butterflies belong. See adult clearwing moths in the garden is a good indication of potential infestation. The asian gypsy is more common in areas like southern europe asia the pacific and northern africa. The wingspan of male gypsy moths ranges from 3 4 cm and for females it is 56 to 67 cm.