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Article: Gypsy moth.(PEST OF THE MONTH)
- Article from:
- Arbor Age
- Article date:
- July 1, 2005
- Author:
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GYPSY MOTH, LYMANTRIA DISPAR LINNEAEUS, HAS BEEN A SERIOUS DEFOLIATOR of hardwoods in the Northeast since its introduction in 1869.
What Does it Look Like?
The gypsy moth larval stage causes the damage to the tree. The distinctive caterpillar is hairy, with five pair of blue spots and six pair of red spots along its back. The gypsy moth egg masses are also distinctive; generally they can be found on branches and trunks of trees in sheltered locations as well as trailers, buildings, picnic tables, firewood and outdoor equipment. They are teardrop shaped, a bit larger than a quarter, and white to buff in color.
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