The Fall Webworm (Hyphantria Cunea)

The Fall Webworm moth (Hyphantria cunea) is a species of American tiger moth originating from Canada, North America and also Mexico. Since being introduced to Asia & Europe by humans it has become an invasive, destructive species in these places.

The Hyphantria Cunea are ferocious defoliators that eat entire woodlands when their numbers are at top levels. Aside from that, they’re generally not considered as pests in their native habitat. They are a food source for a great number of invertebrates like flies, wasps and spiders. Birds also feast on them.

Special thanks to breedingbutterflies.com and bugguide.net for providing information about this creature.

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