Basic information
Introduction
Dendrolimus punctatus is a species of moths belong to the family Lasiocampidae. It is a very serious pine defoliator in southeast Asia and has caused economically damaging of forests in southern China mainland, Taiwan and Vietnam. Dendrolimus punctatus can also serve as a health risk to individuals when contact with the larvae or cocoons of pupae. The hairs of Dendrolimus punctatus can cause allergically reactions including rashes, headaches, dizziness, and localized arthritis. This disorder is called pinemoth caterpillar disease.
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Sex chromosome system: ZW
