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2. Oak processionary - Wikipedia

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   The oak processionary (OPM) (Thaumetopoea processionea) is a moth whose caterpillars can be found in oak forests, where they feed on oak leaves, causing significant damage. They travel in nose-to-tail processions (hence their name), often arrow-headed, with a leader followed by rows of several caterpillars abreast. [ 1 ]

3. Archips semiferanus - Wikipedia

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   Archips semiferanus (also known as Archips semiferana) is a species of moth in the family Tortricidae, and one of several species of moth commonly known as oak leafroller or oak leaf roller. The larvae feed on the leaves of oak trees in the eastern United States and southeastern Canada and are a major defoliator of oak trees, which can lead to ...

4. Forest disturbance by invasive insects and diseases in the ...

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   Co-existing tree and plant species will gain in the void left by the affected species, but often providing different functions. Eastern hemlock, for example, is commonly replaced by black birch in the northeast—a slow-growing, shade-tolerant and deep shade producing evergreen tree, replaced by a fast-growing, open, deciduous tree.

5. Ohio quarantines 6 counties to contain invasive moth - AOL

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   Box tree moths do their damage on boxwood plants, which are common outside of homes and other buildings. State officials announced a quarantine for six southwest Ohio counties to help contain the ...

6. Biston strataria - Wikipedia

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   The moth has a wingspan of 40 to 56 mm (1.6 to 2.2 in). Fig 4,4a,4b,4c Larva after final moult . The larvae are mainly brown with three lumps near the end of the abdomen. They have evolved to resemble sticks which helps protect them from predators. The larvae feed on many species of trees, but the most commonly used host plants are oaks. [1]

7. Lymantria dispar in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Gypsy moth larvae prefer oak trees, but may feed on many species of trees and shrubs, both hardwood and conifer. In the eastern US, the gypsy moth prefers oaks, aspen, apple, sweetgum, speckled alder, basswood, gray and paper birch, poplar, willow, and hawthorns, amongst other species.

8. Pyemotes herfsi - Wikipedia

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   Pyemotes herfsi, also known as the oak leaf gall mite or itch mite, is an ectoparasitic mite identified in Europe and subsequently found in India, Asia, and the United States. The mite parasitizes a variety of insect hosts and bites humans, causing red, itchy, and painful wheals (welts).

9. Box tree moth quarantine now includes 12 counties in ... - AOL

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   Lenawee and Monroe counties are part of the box tree moth quarantine. Boxwood plants or parts of them cannot be moved out of the quarantined area. Box tree moth quarantine now includes 12 counties ...