Report diseased browntail moth caterpillars

The browntail moth is an invasive insect from Europe which has been in Maine for more than 100 years. There is a fungus that attacks browntail moth during cool wet conditions called Entomophaga aulicae. Caterpillars infected with this fungus are sluggish and have a bloated or puffy appearance. After a caterpillar succumbs to the fungus it will be covered in a whitish "dust" which are the spores of the fungus. Dead caterpillars will also be holding tight to the branches on which they died. Please upload a picture of your find for confirmation.

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Caterpillars infected with Entomophaga aulicae

Caterpillars infected with <em>Entomophaga aulicae</em>

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* 1. In what Maine town(s) are you reporting infected caterpillars?

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* 2. Please provide a GPS location or street address so we can follow up on suspected positives.

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* 3. Please upload an image of the infected caterpillars you are reporting.

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