Photo de stock - Gypsy Moth, Lymantria dispar is an invasive pest that feeds on 500 plants, shrubs and trees. In 2006, moth classified to Noctuidae and in 2012 reclassified to Erebidae, newly created classification. European moth introduced into North America in 1869 for silkworm industry. Controlled by bio agent, an entomopathogenic fungus, Entomophaga maimaiga. Moth larvae spreads by flying on wind. Damage caused by defoliation and skeletonizing of trees of leaves and bark is high economic impact. Male moths are brown and can fly, but females are white and unable to fly. Although females have wings, they can not fly and live only 10-16 days.

Photo de stock: Gypsy Moth, Lymantria dispar is an invasive pest that feeds on 500 plants, shrubs and trees. In 2006, moth classified to Noctuidae and in 2012 reclassified to.

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