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Western Spruce Budworm

Choristoneura occidentalis

Not Evaluated

About

A major defoliator of Douglas-fir and true firs in western North America. Repeated defoliation leads to growth loss and tree mortality.

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Did You Know?

Fire suppression has increased susceptibility of western forests to budworm outbreaks.