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GYPSY MOTH
I NEED HELP FINDING THE GYPSY MOTH
It has yellowish-white wings with dark wavy lines and dots. It has a hairy thorax which is in the middle section behind the head. It has a fat abdomen in the rear body section. It also has thread-like antennas. Its about 15 to 35 mm long and its wingspan is 37 to 62 mm. It is European and North American.
Growing Process
-Egg
-Larva
-Pupa
-Adult
The Moth's harm
They are a harm because they defoliate trees, causing severe weather extremes and human activities, this cumulative stress can leave trees vulnerable to disease or other pest infestations that can cause death.
Spreading & Habitat
First brought into the u.s from France to Massachusetts in 1869, They have spread north,south, and west, eating their way from Maine to North Carolina and Central Wisconsin. Their usually found in Forests, trees, and shrubs. their temperature climates are urban and suburban areas.