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Spongy moths feed on foliage of many plant varieties but prefer oak trees. High populations of these moths in a small area can eat the leaves off an entire tree, and ultimately kill it.
The spongy moth has a spongy or hair-like covering, which allows it to survive through the winter months and can be inadvertently transferred to household items and agricultural products.
Indianmeal moth. Indianmeal moths can infest a variety of foods found in the home. Coarsely ground grains, cereals, dried fruits, and herbs are common items the moths have been known to infest. They have also been found in animal feeds, such as dry dog food, fish food, and even bird seed.
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.
Move over, cicada broods; the spongy moth is the real invasive insect that you should be concerned about. Never mind the cicadas, spongy moths will be a problem in Pa. Here’s where
It has also been considered as a biological control agent against spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) eggs in North America. [7] A. bifasciatus is a widespread generalist egg parasitoid of various arthropods, especially lepidoptera and hemiptera. [2] [4] [5]