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Dendrolimus superans<br />

<strong>Pest</strong> Information<br />

Adult<br />

Emergence <strong>of</strong> the adults begins in June through July and lasts until August<br />

(Fukuyama, 1980). The general patterns <strong>of</strong> the life cycle are similar to D.<br />

sibiricus or have not been distinctly defined by research literature. Both two<br />

season and three season life cycles are known; Figure 2-6 on page 2-23 shows<br />

general phenology throughout the year which may vary depending on local<br />

geographic conditions.<br />

Figure 2-6 Life cycle <strong>of</strong> Dendrolimus superans illustrating the observed<br />

presence and timing <strong>of</strong> different stages throughout the typical<br />

calendar year, following conventions used in Fig. 2-3. Moths that<br />

overwinter once have a 2 season life cycle, while some moths<br />

overwinter twice and diapause in the summer, resulting in a<br />

three season life cycle.<br />

Larva<br />

Life cycles can typically require more than one year for development to<br />

complete, therefore, generations are <strong>of</strong>ten overlapping and hibernation occurs<br />

in various instars. Summer diapause is observed to coordinate generations<br />

emerging in synchrony, facilitating mating.<br />

Developmental Rates<br />

The duration and development <strong>of</strong> the life cycle <strong>of</strong> Dendrolimus moths is<br />

affected by the interplay <strong>of</strong> many factors including temperature, humidity,<br />

photoperiod, food quality and quantity (type and density <strong>of</strong> host species),<br />

population densities, the abundance and type <strong>of</strong> natural enemies and certain<br />

physiological factors (Galkin, 1993). Specific details relevant to each <strong>of</strong> the<br />

species under consideration are presented below.<br />

12/2012-01 Dendrolimus Pine Moths 2-23

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