Lymantria Dispar (Gypsy Moth). CABI
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[Excerpt: Preferred Scientific Name] Lymantria dispar [Preferred Common Name] gypsy moth [Summary of Invasiveness] The gypsy moth is likely to ultimately occupy virtually all portions of the temperate world where oaks and other suitable host plants occur. Consequently, the northern hemisphere is more at risk for establishment than the southern hemisphere though some suitable hosts do occur in these areas. The gypsy moth is apparently not able to persist in very cold (e.g. Finland) or warm (subtropical to tropical) regions. The gypsy moth is a 'proven' invader. The broad range of host plants that it utilizes (Liebhold et al. 1995), along with its high reproductive rate combine to make this insect a very successful invader of many types of forest and urban landscapes. Another characteristic that contributes to the gypsy moth's invasiveness is its propensity to be transported on human-made objects (e.g., egg masses can be laid on vehicles, logs, etc.). Perhaps the greatest limitation this species has as an invader is that females (of the European strain) are incapable of flight and this limits its rate of unassisted range expansion. However, as females of the Asian strain are capable of flight and all strains can lay their eggs on human-made objects, established populations are nevertheless able to spread.
@article{cabiLymantriaDisparGypsy2015,
  title = {Lymantria Dispar (Gypsy Moth)},
  author = {{CABI}},
  date = {2015},
  url = {http://www.cabi.org/isc/datasheet/31807},
  abstract = {[Excerpt: Preferred Scientific Name]

 Lymantria dispar

[Preferred Common Name]

 gypsy moth

[Summary of Invasiveness]

The gypsy moth is likely to ultimately occupy virtually all portions of the temperate world where oaks and other suitable host plants occur. Consequently, the northern hemisphere is more at risk for establishment than the southern hemisphere though some suitable hosts do occur in these areas. The gypsy moth is apparently not able to persist in very cold (e.g. Finland) or warm (subtropical to tropical) regions.

The gypsy moth is a 'proven' invader. The broad range of host plants that it utilizes (Liebhold et al. 1995), along with its high reproductive rate combine to make this insect a very successful invader of many types of forest and urban landscapes. Another characteristic that contributes to the gypsy moth's invasiveness is its propensity to be transported on human-made objects (e.g., egg masses can be laid on vehicles, logs, etc.). Perhaps the greatest limitation this species has as an invader is that females (of the European strain) are incapable of flight and this limits its rate of unassisted range expansion. However, as females of the Asian strain are capable of flight and all strains can lay their eggs on human-made objects, established populations are nevertheless able to spread.},
  keywords = {*imported-from-citeulike-INRMM,~INRMM-MiD:c-13828996,cabi,forest-pests,forest-resources,lymantria-dispar,monography}
}

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