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Gypsy moth
Lymantria dispar
- Chew needles and can occasionally defoliate conifers, particularly when small and adjacent to preferred hosts, such as aspen and oak
- Mature larvae are 2 inches long; upper side has five pairs of blue dots near front of body followed by six pairs of red dots down the back
- Damage occurs in June and July
- Is currently a federally quarantined pest in Minnesota; not established in Minnesota; if found, contact Arrest the Pest: 1-888-545-6684 or Arrest.the.Pest@state.mn.us
- More information on Gypsy moth
