The spiny moths belong to the lepidoptera Spiny Moth family. The larvae are known as foreign pepper seeds and star anise, their body hair is poisonous, heavy in autumn, not resistant, it is a nudity hazard, and the larval harm period is from June to October.
[1] Characteristics of pests
1. Endanger healthy plants, resulting in weak growth.
2, most of the naked life, easy to be affected by environmental conditions, insect population density fluctuations.
3. Most pests have great fecundity and the ability to actively migrate and spread.
4. When it breaks out, the harm is serious and the damage is great.
[2] Common types
1. Green thorn moth: also known as brown-edged green thorn moth. Endangers camellia, plane tree, osmanthus flower, peony, elm, willow, begonia and other plants.
2. Yellow thorn moth: endanger maple trees, locusts, poplar trees, willow trees, cherry blossoms, begonias, purple weeds, boxwood and other plants. The larvae endanger the leaves, and the young larvae only eat the leaf flesh, and after 4 years, they cannibalize the leaves.
3. Flat thorn moth: also known as black spot thorn moth. It harms ginkgo biloba, acacia, mulberry, maple poplar and other plants. The larvae have a white dorsal line, and the most serious damage is in June and August.
[3] Prevention and control technology
1. Protect natural enemies, such as the stinging moth Purple Bee, praying mantis, etc.
2. The larvae like to gather in groups, can remove the leaves of the insects, hunt by hand, and pay attention to the poisonous hair of the larvae.
3. Use Qilin Royal Moth and Guangzheng Medicine for prevention and control.