Invasive spongy moth spotted in Lakewood, capable of killing 300 tree species

Invasive spongy moth spotted in Lakewood, capable of killing 300 tree species

An invasive bug species, the spongy moth, has been spotted in the tall tree canopies of Lakewood and has the potential to negatively impact Pacific Northwest forests. The spongy moth can grow up to three inches long, has a hairy body, a small yellow head, and a distinct row of five blue dots followed by six red dots along its back, according to the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA). “Spongy moth (Lymantria dispar dispar) is a des…