Garden Intruders – Gipsy Moth Larvae closely observed

As usual, camera in reach, I discovered two Gipsy Moth Larvae while doing some gardening work. Even though very beautiful, these creatures cause extensive damage in United States Forests. Originally from Europe, they can destroy entire forests by eating their leaves. Gipsy Moth Larvae can appear in massive quantities. Fortunately, there are a few ways available to eradicate them. Read more about it here:

If you encounter any creature like this, please record it and report it to local authorities.

Gipsy Moth is one of the most destructive forest pests in the United States destroying large amounts of forests.

Gipsy Moth is one of the most destructive forest pests in the United States destroying large amounts of forests.

Garden Rose impacted by Gipsy Moths, visible on right bottom

Garden Rose impacted by Gipsy Moths, visible on right bottom

Gipsy Moth is one of the most destructive forest pests in the United States destroying large amounts of forests.

Gipsy Moth is one of the most destructive forest pests in the United States destroying large amounts of forests.

Gipsy Moth is one of the most destructive forest pests in the United States destroying large amounts of forests.

Gipsy Moth is one of the most destructive forest pests in the United States destroying large amounts of forests.

Gipsy Moth is one of the most destructive forest pests in the United States destroying large amounts of forests.

Gipsy Moth is one of the most destructive forest pests in the United States destroying large amounts of forests.

Gipsy Moth is one of the most destructive forest pests in the United States destroying large amounts of forests.

Gipsy Moth is one of the most destructive forest pests in the United States destroying large amounts of forests.

Gipsy Moth is one of the most destructive forest pests in the United States destroying large amounts of forests.

Gipsy Moth is one of the most destructive forest pests in the United States destroying large amounts of forests.

Dragon Fly on our fence

Dragon Fly on our fence – A good garden friend

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