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Web-Covered Trees Infested by Bird-Cherry Ermine Moths

This eerie yet fascinating image captures several trees shrouded in thick, silken webs created by the larvae of the bird-cherry ermine moth (Yponomeuta evonymella). The extensive webbing, which can engulf entire trees and nearby vegetation, serves as a protective shelter for the caterpillars as they feed on the foliage. Despite the ghostly appearance, the trees often survive the defoliation and recover later in the season.