Dendrolimus spectabilis
Appearance
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Lasiocampidae |
Genus: | Dendrolimus |
Species: | D. spectabilis
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Binomial name | |
Dendrolimus spectabilis | |
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Dendrolimus spectabilis, the pine moth or matsugahera in Japan, is a moth in the family Lasiocampidae.[3]
Distribution
[edit]It is found in Japan.
Host plants and damage
[edit]The Japanese straw mats named komomaki were created to protect pine trees from the moth.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Savela, Markku. "Dendrolimus Germar, 1812". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- ^ "Dendrolimus spectabilis Butler, 1877". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- ^ Japan Times Straw belts October 16, 2015 Retrieved March 19, 2015
- ^ Japan Times Straw belts October 16, 2015 Retrieved March 23, 2015