Lymantria atlantica
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Lymantria atlantica is a moth of the Lymantriidae family. It was described by Rambur in 1837. It is found in Spain, Portugal and France, as well as on Corsica, Sardinia, Malta and Crete.[1] Outside of Europe, it is found in North Africa (Algeria, Mauritania and Morocco).[2] The habitat consists of garrigue-like scrub and coastal areas.
The wingspan is 25–35 mm.[3] There are two or three generations per year with adults on wing from March to October.[4]
The larvae feed on Pistacia lenticus.[5]
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