Gypsy moths get sick too!

In June, those large, black, hairy caterpillars really begin to get your attention as they devour your trees, pelt you car with unpleasent dropping, and lounge about on your porch. I am describing the gysy moth, of course, an annoying caterpillar because of its voracious appette, large size, and abundance in many parts of eastern North America. 1999 This article is in PDF format (file size: 570 kb). To download this article, right click on the link immediately below and choose "save target as". To view the article, left click the link immediately below.
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Gypsy moths get sick too!   (1999)

In June, those large, black, hairy caterpillars really begin to get your attention as they devour your trees, pelt you car with unpleasent dropping, and lounge about on your porch. I am describing the gysy moth, of course, an annoying caterpillar because of its voracious appette, large size, and abundance in many parts of eastern North America.

Author: Bauer, Leonora S.

Source: Forest Service North Central Resesearch Station. p. 2-3. (1999)

Citation: Bauer, Leonora S.  1999.  Gypsy moths get sick too!  Forest Service North Central Resesearch Station. p. 2-3. (1999).