Hawaiian Insects

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Ethmia nigroapicella damage Honaunau 3655

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Serious defoliation of kou (Cordia subcordata) by the kou leafworm, Ethmia nigroapicella. Puuhonua o Honaunau NHP. The closest tree is resprouting from the base.