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Gypsy Moth (European) (Lymantria dispar) is an insect pest of hundreds of species. It is a native of Europe and Asia and was first detected in Boston, Massachusetts in 1868-1869.

Brought to the U.S. by E. Leopold Trouvelot with the hope of breeding an improved silk moth..

Scientific Name	Common Name	Options
Lymantria dispar	Gypsy Moth (European)	NAPIS Maps \| APHIS-PPQ Page

News
10/15/2009	OR Gypsy Moth Eradication Successful
10/08/2009	No gypsy moth spraying in 2010
10/06/2009	ID Winning the Fight Against Gypsy Moth
10/04/2009	Idaho winning against gypsy moth
10/01/2009	Gypsy Moth Spraying Rare in 2010
09/07/2009	Don't Spread Exotic Insects

Links	Media
NAPPFAST World Distribution Map APHIS Quarantine Map NAPPFAST Climate Match Map Gypsy Moth Unit Minnesota DOA Indiana Invasive Species - Gypsy Moth Alien Profile - Gypsy Moth - WI - Environmental Education for Kids Gypsy Moth Purdue University Extension Gypsy Moth in North America Gypsy Moth VA Tech Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation	Invaders at our Doorstep part 1 MN DOA Invaders at Our Doorstep part 2 MN DOA Invaders at Our Doorstep part 3 MN DOA

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