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Hannes Lemme, , Bugwood.org
Winter moth
Operophtera brumata

Winter moth (Operophtera brumata) is an insect pest. It was first detected in Oregon in 1984.

Tiny young larvae feed in buds and damage young leaves. Fruit trees and bushes such as apple, blueberry, cherry, and crabapple are attractive hosts. Adults emerge in December and fly in the early evening hours.

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01/15/2020 - The surprising tale of our winter moths
05/08/2019 - Africa: FAO Guide Outlines How to Protect Forests From Invasiv...
02/22/2019 - Country diary: when the bats are away, winter moths come out t...
09/21/2018 - UMass researchers reduce population of invasive moth species
09/10/2018 - Fall is time to control a spring pest
09/06/2018 - Reintroduced Natural Enemies Take Fight to Pests
09/06/2018 - UMass-Amherst scientists claim victory over winter moth, coast...
05/07/2018 - Plant sales no bargain if winter moth is part of the deal
04/03/2018 - How to Avoid Another Devastating Year of Winter Moth Infestation
02/27/2018 - Experts: Number of winter moths damaging trees declines
11/03/2017 - Cape officials warn of damage-causing moth
10/13/2017 - Postglacial recolonization shaped the genetic diversity of the...
07/31/2017 - Taking serious note of environmental change
09/05/2014 - Invasive insects taking a bite from N.Y. farms, gardens
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