Insects and Spiders - native

Fall Webworm Moth (Hyphantria cunea) on Sep 3, 2017

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

Gypsy moth nest.

Commentary

Gypsy moth does not make webs or tents, this web is made by fall webworm, more info on this insect here: http://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Documents/ForestBenefits/Webworm_2017.pdf

Christine Buhl
Sept. 6, 2017, 8 a.m.

Remedy

Information on biology and management in Oregon from the Oregon Dept. of Forestry

Resources

Fall Webworm Moth information on iNaturalist

Location

Gypsy moth nest in backyard pear tree. Caterpillars on ground and trunk.

Expert Reviewer

Christine Buhl
Oregon Dept. of Forestry

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