Gypsy Moth In North America
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Gypsy Moth Natural Enemies - Invertebrates
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Ants are probably the most important invertebrate
predators of the gypsy moth.
Their greatest impact appears to be on young larvae.
Ground beetles (some are native and several are
introduced) are common predators of late larvae
and pupae. They are most common at high gypsy moth
densities.
Generally invertebrate predators appear less important to the dynamics of gypsy moth populations than small mammals. |
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Black carpenter ant, Campontus pennsylvanicus.
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Ground beetle, Calosoma frigidum.
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Last modified 10-29-03 by Sandy Liebhold 
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USDA Forest Service - Northeastern Research Station