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Nun Moth
Nun Moth
Nun Moth

The nun moth, Lymantria monacha, an Eurasian pest of conifers (spruce, fir, larch and pine) is closely related to gypsy moth in appearance and behavior. Although the nun moth is not known to be established in North America, it poses an ever-present threat of being accidentally introduced because of its biology and behavior.

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