Dendrolimus spectabilis
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lasiocampidae |
| Genus: | Dendrolimus |
| Species: | D. spectabilis
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Dendrolimus spectabilis, the pine moth or matsugahera in Japan, is a moth in the family Lasiocampidae.[3]
Distribution[edit]
It is found in Japan.
Host plants and damage[edit]
The Japanese straw mats named komomaki were created to protect pine trees from the moth.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Savela, Markku. "Dendrolimus Germar, 1812". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- ^ "Dendrolimus spectabilis Butler, 1877". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- ^ Japan Times Straw belts October 16, 2015 Retrieved March 19, 2015
- ^ Japan Times Straw belts October 16, 2015 Retrieved March 23, 2015
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