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A tree stripped by gypsy moth larvae Aerial photo showing gypsy moth defoliation of hardwood trees along the Allegheny Front near Snow Shoe, Pennsylvania, in July 2007. The light green patches on hilltops are trees that had begun refoliating by the time this picture was taken.
Lymantria dispar dispar, commonly known as the gypsy moth, [1] European gypsy moth, LDD moth, or (in North America) North American gypsy moth or spongy moth, [2] is a species of moth in the family Erebidae. It has a native range that extends over Europe and parts of Africa, and is an invasive species in North America.
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The larva liquefies and releases millions of virus particles to spread and infect other moth larvae. [11] Even if it does not reach the top of the tree, the infected larva will migrate to the exposed parts of the plant. [1]: 97 Infected larvae are also paler due to the body being filled with viral occlusions.
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The etymology of "gypsy moth" is not conclusively known; however, the term is known to have been in use (as 'Gipsey') as early as 1832. [7] Moths of the subfamily Lymantriinae are commonly called tussock moths due to the tussock-like tufts of hair on the caterpillars. [8]: 9 The name Lymantria dispar is composed of two Latin-derived words.
Spongy moth infestations in Canada required restrictions and requirements to be placed upon Christmas tree growers with plantations in "spongy moth regulated areas". [5] The restrictions and requirements included ongoing site monitoring, active moth eradication by the grower, accurate record keeping, and government directed moth eradication ...
Articles relating to the Lymantria dispar (gypsy moth, spongy moth), a species of moth in the Erebidae family. The polyphagous larvae live on a variety of deciduous and coniferous trees and can cause severe damage in years of mass reproduction.