Fir Tussock Moth Orgyia detrita Guérin-Méneville, 1831 (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Lymantriinae)
This document provides an in-depth profile of the fir tussock moth (Orgyia detrita), focusing on its distribution, description, life cycle, and medical importance. It details the moth’s larvae, cocoons, pupae, and adult forms, highlighting their unique characteristics and behaviors. The article als...
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This document provides an in-depth profile of the fir tussock moth (Orgyia detrita), focusing on its distribution, description, life cycle, and medical importance. It details the moth’s larvae, cocoons, pupae, and adult forms, highlighting their unique characteristics and behaviors. The article also discusses the moth’s natural enemies, including predators, pathogens, and parasitoids, and offers control measures for managing infestations. Additionally, it addresses the medical significance of the moth’s urticating hairs, which can cause dermatitis in humans. The document is intended for both laypersons and academic audiences interested in entomology.
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| spelling | doaj-art-3a7065cbe12e462eb6055f305d9f65172025-02-08T06:02:09ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092014-02-0120142Fir Tussock Moth Orgyia detrita Guérin-Méneville, 1831 (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Lymantriinae)Donald W. Hall0Lyle Buss1University of FloridaUniversity of Florida This document provides an in-depth profile of the fir tussock moth (Orgyia detrita), focusing on its distribution, description, life cycle, and medical importance. It details the moth’s larvae, cocoons, pupae, and adult forms, highlighting their unique characteristics and behaviors. The article also discusses the moth’s natural enemies, including predators, pathogens, and parasitoids, and offers control measures for managing infestations. Additionally, it addresses the medical significance of the moth’s urticating hairs, which can cause dermatitis in humans. The document is intended for both laypersons and academic audiences interested in entomology. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/138247Lymantriidaetussock |
| spellingShingle | Donald W. Hall Lyle Buss Fir Tussock Moth Orgyia detrita Guérin-Méneville, 1831 (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Lymantriinae) EDIS Lymantriidae tussock |
| title | Fir Tussock Moth Orgyia detrita Guérin-Méneville, 1831 (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Lymantriinae) |
| title_full | Fir Tussock Moth Orgyia detrita Guérin-Méneville, 1831 (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Lymantriinae) |
| title_fullStr | Fir Tussock Moth Orgyia detrita Guérin-Méneville, 1831 (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Lymantriinae) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Fir Tussock Moth Orgyia detrita Guérin-Méneville, 1831 (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Lymantriinae) |
| title_short | Fir Tussock Moth Orgyia detrita Guérin-Méneville, 1831 (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Lymantriinae) |
| title_sort | fir tussock moth orgyia detrita guerin meneville 1831 lepidoptera erebidae lymantriinae |
| topic | Lymantriidae tussock |
| url | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/138247 |
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