Gypsy Moth

Here comes a Gypsy Moth. Did you know Gypsy Moths were originally from Europe and Asia? They escaped from a laboratory in America in the 19th century. They have become pests in North American forests. They are able to survive in cold weather. The larvae eat 400 different kinds of leaves, including pine. They do not eat anything as adults and they have tongues that don't work. They only live for a few days. Adult Gypsy Moths all have dull-colored wings. Females cannot fly. They are usually hairy in appearance. A female gives off a special scent to attract a male. A male can smell from far with his feathery antennae. That concludes what I have learned about the Gypsy Moth.