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The moth specialises on Scots pine trees, although it also uses other coniferous species. Its caterpillars can cause significant defoliation in some parts of its natural range and a breeding population was discovered in Scotland in 2009.
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The researchers involved in Experiment 4 are:
Glenn Iason (James Hutton Institute): Glenn.Iason@hutton.ac.uk
Roger Moore (Forest Research): Roger.moore@forestry.gsi.gov.uk