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Spongy moth #864300

Asked April 12, 2024, 5:46 PM EDT

Can you please send a picture of what the nests/eggs look like. Thanks.

Crawford County Michigan

Expert Response

Hello Karen
The egg mass is creamy tan to orangey tan. There are no nests created by insect. The egg masses are laid on any fairly flat surface- tree trunks, patio furniture, garden pots, etc.. 

Here are bulletins with pictures of Spongy moth at all life stages and information


https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/spongy-moth-life-cycle


https://www.canr.msu.edu/ipm/Invasive_species/gypsy-moth/index


https://www.canr.msu.edu/contentAsset/raw-data/1be7aec8-66dc-46c2-91f5-4afb8699a0be/fileAsset?language_id=1


https://extension.umn.edu/identify-invasive-species/spongy-moth

Thank you for your question!   Laura S.     Michigan State University Extension Advanced Master Gardener Volunteer You may also contact the toll free MSU Extension lawn and garden hotline at 1-888-678-3464 with your gardening questions or visit www.migarden.msu.edu for Smart Gardening resources. Replied April 12, 2024, 7:12 PM EDT
Yuck.  Nasty little things.  I live near Roscommon and it is apocalyptic around here due to moths in the past and oak wilt.  Trying to replant so this will help.  Thank you.

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The Question Asker Replied April 12, 2024, 8:55 PM EDT

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