Wanted: GYPSY MOTH
Reward: Better forest and tree growth
Name and Alias.
The real name is Lymanthia Dispar Dispar, but It goes by Gypsy Moth
Male
Rabbit like antennae, fluffy body, slated brown and gray wings, and cream colored legs.
Female
dotted and slightly slated white wings, thin black antennae, fuzzy body, and black legs.
Caterpillar
gray body, dotted with blue and red spots, spiny looking sides.
Birthplace: Europe
Method of Transportation: Released by accident in Boston by an entomologist, it spread from human activity.
Last Seen: Gypsy moths were seen in New England, but are spreading across the Eastern U.S., They were last seen in Wisconsin.
Crimes and Punishments
Crimes include completely defoliating trees, like Aspen and Oak trees. Many have died or had their growth affected.
Punishments include the release of Chemicals (Mimic, Dimilin, BTK,).
The release of predators including White Field Mice, and disruption to their mating patterns. (Pheromone Flakes)