First Detectors Which is a female gypsy moth?

40%

60% A. Moth AB. Moth B

A B

First Detectors Which is a male gypsy moth?

40%

60% A. Moth AB. Moth B

BAPhoto: Seabrooke Leckie

First Detectors Which is gypsy moth?

40%

60% A. Insects AB. Insects B

A B

First Detectors What killed these caterpillars?

20%

40%

20%

20% A. BtkB. Entomophaga maimaigaC. NPVD. Mating disruption

First Detectors Summary

Gypsy moth is a destructive forest pest

Confidence in early detection systems

Minnesota has prime habitat for defoliation

Management takes advantage of behavior

People are the main source of long-distance transportation and spread of gypsy moth

Call 888-545-MOTH or visit www.mda.state.mn.us/gypsymoth for more information about trapping and treatment