PORTLAND, Maine — A species of moth that is infamous for an itchy, painful rash caused by the hairs of its larvae increased in population and territory in Maine this year and will likely spread even more in 2017.The browntail moth is an invasive insect that came to New England from Europe just before the turn of the 20th century.
Rash Of Moths Making Life Painfully Itchy For Mainers
By Associated Press, Boston Herald
Fri, 10/21/2016 - 9:00pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston
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