A Gypsy Moth Caterpillar (2 of 3) (IMAGE)

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A Gypsy Moth Caterpillar (2 of 3)

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Gypsy moths have a diurnal pattern where they climb out onto leaves to feed at night, and return to bark crevices or the soil during the day to hide from predators.

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James McNeil

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