Winter moth, Operophtera brumata - Pest Tracker - CAPS Services

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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.

News

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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