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Gypsy Moth Activity Becoming More Apparent in Some Areas
Gypsy moth caterpillars continue to feed and grow in size as viewed on 6/7/2018 in Amherst, MA. Caterpillars are developing more color and the raised pairs of spots or warts now appear red and blue. (Photo: T. Simisky)

Where Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar) caterpillars are present in large enough numbers, defoliation will become more apparent as caterpillars continue to grow in size and feed.

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