With the help of a parasitic fly, a group of Massachusetts scientists is declaring victory over the leaf-munching, tree-damaging winter moth caterpillar. Winter moth larva, which feed on tree leaves, ...

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BOSTON -- Forestry officials are warning of significant tree defoliation in Massachusetts this spring caused by the invasive winter moth. Federal and state officials say a heavy and widespread moth ...

With the help of a parasitic fly, Massachusetts scientists have declared victory over the ever-invasive caterpillars of winter moths. Winter moth larva, which is especially fond of eating tree leaves, ...

The populations of winter moth on eight cider apple trees of four cultivars were monitored from October 1972 until May 1975. At three stages in the life cycle there were significant differences in the ...

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