Invasive spongy moth spotted in Lakewood, capable of killing 300 tree species

An invasive bug species, the spongy moth, has been spotted in the tall tree canopies of Lakewood and has the potential to ...

Are these weird-looking bugs taking over Lakewood? What to know

You probably won’t see them, but they’re there. A tiny invasive critter has the potential to wreak havoc on PNW forests.
Austin Daily HeraldOpinion

Nature Notes — Spongy moth: A new danger approaches

An invasive spongy moth, already detected in Mower County, threatens over 300 tree and shrub species as Minnesota officials ...
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Invasive moth spreads to new state: Where else has it been detected?

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in the Commonwealth: the box tree moth. Inspectors ...

Moths use magnetic compass and visual cues to guide them during migration

Nocturnal insects may use both Earth's magnetic field and visual cues to guide their migratory flight behaviors, according to recent findings. The research, published in eLife, presents compelling ...
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Invasive moth spreads to Massachusetts: Where else has it been detected?

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in the Commonwealth: the box tree moth. Inspectors ...