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What Are Gypsy Moths?

The Gypsy Moth is a moth from Europe and North Africa. It defoliates shrubs and trees, often killing them. The first gypsy moths in America escaped from a lab in Massachusetts. They are migrating westward. Save your plants from gypsy moth damage.

Read about the moth's life cycle and how you can protect your trees. Tree owners need to know what to watch for and how to destroy the moths, their eggs, and their larvae. These hungry insects can strip a tree in one night!

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Do gypsy moths eat?

Yes, gypsy moth caterpillars primarily feed on the leaves of a wide variety of trees, such as oak, willow, and birch. They can cause significant defoliation and damage to forests and other wooded areas.


What kind of chemical does a gypsy moth release to attract mates?

Male and female moth put their abdomens together. The male has a hand like appendage on his anus called a clasper. The clasper ensures that the abdomen don't come apart in flight. The male then passes a sac containing sperm and nutrients to the female which she store in her abdomen until she lays her eggs.


Do moths or butterflies live longer?

well, as you can see moths die quickly and u dont see alot of them. which means they die early. here where i live are lots of butterflies and no moths. butterflies stay as a caterpillar for a longer period of time, longer than moths. and then when they transform into butterflies they also live longer than moths. i hope this helps. i mean i am a proffesional zoo keeper and here we have lots of butterflies roaming around. Please use this answer wisely and respect it.


What is the nature of the symbiotic relationship between sloths and moths?

Sloths and moths have a symbiotic relationship where moths live in the fur of sloths, feeding on algae and fungi while providing camouflage for the sloths. This relationship benefits both species by providing food and protection.


Do moths live in the desert?

I'm not an animal expert or anything, but I highly doubt it! They might get stabbed by the cactus's spines. They might get nectar from the cactus's flower's, though. Sorry that I can't help you more. :(