Species Profile: Nun Moth. Establishment would disastrous. Feeds on a variety of vegetation; can migrate and colonize a variety of sites.
The black arches or nun moth (Lymantria monacha) is a small Palaearctic moth. It is considered a forest pest. Black arches. Male (black arches).
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Nun moth is a native of Europe. It is not known to be established in North America. Egg masses on crates, pallets of other packing materials are the most likely ...
Lymantria monacha, the "nun moth" or also "black arches" moth, is a common Eurasian species of tussock moth that can be very prevalent in forests.
The nun moth is a serious defoliator of coniferous trees in Central Europe. Its hosts also extend to deciduous trees. Michigan is a high risk zone if this ...
Dec 10, 2020 · L. monacha is considered to be the number one forest pest in Poland because of the unprecedented economic losses it causes in spite of intensive ...
Black Arches Lymantria monacha. (Linnaeus, 1758). Wingspan 30-50 mm. This attractive black and white species often shows traces of bright pink on ...
Oct 10, 2012 · Nun moth, Lymantria monacha Moore, is a Eurasia species that has not yet invaded North America but is a species of high concern. Outbreaks of ...
Sep 20, 2012 · Integrated pest management of the nun-moth, Lymantria monacha. (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) in Denmark. Forest Ecology and Management 39: 29-34.
Jan 19, 2012 · Nun moths are moderately sized, hairy and often stout-bodied with a wingspan of 45 to 55 mm (female) or 35 to 45 mm (male).
