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Lymantria

Lymantria

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A group of moths like the gypsy moth that eat the leaves of trees
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  • Researchers studied the spread of Lymantria in North American forests.

Examples

  • The Lymantria moth can cause significant damage to forests.

  • The Lymantria genus includes the destructive gypsy moth.

  • Some species of Lymantria are responsible for severe defoliation of trees.

  • Have you ever seen a Lymantria in your garden?

  • The Lymantria moth known for its caterpillars can defoliate entire forests in a short time.

  • Farmers are concerned about the Lymantria species invading their crops and disrupting the ecosystem.

  • The researcher studied the life cycle of the Lymantria moth to understand its impact on local vegetation.

Synonyms

genus Lymantria
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9.9

A group of moths that includes kinds that eat leaves and damage trees, like the gypsy moth

highlights that this scientific group includes several notable pest species

Compounds

Lymantria dispar
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A moth that eats the leaves of many trees and damages forests and urban trees in North America

genus Lymantria
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of moths that includes kinds that eat leaves and damage trees, like the gypsy moth

Surface Forms

Lymantria singular
Lymantrias plural

Etymology

Lymantria probably comes from Greek parts: lyman- meaning 'to damage' and -tria a Greek ending that means 'one who does something'. So the name suits a group of moths that damage trees, like the gypsy moth.