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spruce budworm |
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spruce budwormLarva of a leaf roller moth (Choristoneura fumiferana), one of the most destructive North American pests. It attacks evergreens, feeding on needles and pollen, and can completely defoliate spruce and related trees, causing much loss for the lumber industry and damaging landscapes. spruce budworm [‚sprüs ′bəd‚wərm] (invertebrate zoology) The larva of a common moth,Choristoneura fumiferana, that is a destructive pest primarily of spruce and balsam fir. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| After the spruce budworms work for a while, weakening the stand, they're followed by the Douglasfir bark beetle," said Averill. I say finally killed" because most of the Dougs along the range were getting up in years and were susceptible to the tussock moths or spruce budworms that initially defoliated and weakened them. |
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