Invasive Species- Asian Gypsy Moth

Where is the Asian Gypsy Moth native to?

• Russia

• Australia

• Brazil

• Canada

When and were was it first brought into the US?

• South Georgia, 1989

• Southern Florida, 1990

• Massachusetts, 1868

• New York, 1970

What threat does this bring?

• Eats crops

• Major threat to forest habitats

• Invades homes

• Kills animals

What color is it?

• White and greyish brown

• Black and brown

• Yellow and brown

• Grey and black

What type of ecosystem do Gypsy Moths live in?

• Swamps

• Forests

• Oceans

• Grasslands

How many countries have they invaded?

• 1-4

• 20-32

• 41-60

• 100-200

How do we control them?

• Natural and chemical control

• Mating disruption

• Forest management

• All of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Does it affect humans?

• Causes a rash on some people

• Bites you

• Attacks you and you die within minutes

• It does nothing

What do they eat?

• Trees and shrubs

• Berries

• Insects

• Other moths

Who brought them here?

• Thomas Smith

• Jeff McIntosh

• Mr. L Trouvelot

• Thomas Edison