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Autumn Webworm

Hyphantria cunea

Classification

Class
Insecta
Family
Erebidae

The fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea) is a moth in the family Erebidae known principally for its larval stage, which creates the characteristic webbed nests on the tree limbs of a wide variety of hardwoods in the late summer and fall. It is considered a pest but does not harm otherwise healthy trees. It is well known to commercial tree services and arboriculturists.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Italy · 670Switzerland · 13France · 2