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Hannes Lemme, , Bugwood.org
Nun moth
Lymantria monacha

Nun moth (Lymantria monacha) is an insect pest.

The nun moth, Lymantria monacha is a Eurasian pest of conifers that could be accidentally introduced into North America. Its establishment in this country would be disastrous because it feeds on a variety of vegetation and can migrate and colonize a variety of sites. .

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06/01/2020 - Risks associated with the introduction of exotic lymantriid sp...
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