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Winter Moth (Operophtera brumata) is an insect pest.

Young larvae are tiny inchworms and they tunnel into buds where they feed. They especially seem to prefer fruit trees such as apple, blueberry, and cherry, and crabapple..

Scientific Name Common Name Options
Operophtera brumataWinter MothNAPIS Maps
News
12/11/2009 Tiny Moths Spell Big Trouble for Area Trees
12/03/2009 Scientists Seek Answers to Winter Moth Surge
05/22/2009 Winter Moth Catepillars

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