Schwammspinner
Lymantria dispar, sometimes known as the gypsy moth, is a species of moth in the Erebidae family. "Lymantria dispar" is subdivided into several subspecies, with subspecies such as "L. d. dispar" and "L. d. japonica" being clearly identifiable without ambiguity. "Lymantria dispar" has been introduced to several continents and is now found in Europe, Africa, Asia, North America and South America. The polyphagous larvae live on a variety of deciduous and coniferous trees and can cause severe damage in years of mass reproduction. Due to these features, "Lymantria dispar" is listed among the world's 100 most invasive alien species.