Lymantria dispar - Gypsy Moth

The European Gypsy Moth, also called the North American Gypsy Moth, is established in southern Ontario, southern Québec, southwestern New Brunswick and southwestern Nova Scotia.

The Asian Gypsy Moth is an invasive insect. It poses a significant threat to Canada’s forests, biodiversity and economy. It is not known to occur in North America, although introductions of the insect have been detected and eradicated.