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don hugo
Bombyx mori
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Immature form that undergoes metamorphosis before adulthood.
dark body pigmentation
feed drying; fungicidal treatment
bacterial toxin
formation defect
parasitic fungi
genetic background
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diet correction; reduction of fatty components
necrosis of fat body
wounds and bacteria
culling of affected families
culling; improvement of incubation conditions
weak sugar solution
cuticle spots
flesh fly egg laying
Warm summer
coccidia like protozoa
slow movement
improvement of housing conditions; exclusion of sick animals
complex
At the cocooning stage (18–23 days).
Rapid development within 2–6 days.
lameness
adult parasite exit
Chronic course 10–25 days.
disinfection; microclimate control
Detected during mating on the 35–40 day.
hepatic diseases
viral transformation
congenital
infected bacteria
bmifv
Develops over 6–12 days.
skin rupture
excretion disorder
Upcoming birthdays
Lifespan
spotting
white skin spots
Acute course 1–5 days.
hemolymph inflammation
supportive therapy; improvement of nutrition
Affecting multiple organs or the entire body.
flacherie viruses
most of Europe and Asia, various forests, steppes and tundra
injury
white hemolymph, wh
nosema microsporidia
destruction of the affected batch
multilunar, ml
Warm summer and frequent rains
white spots on midgut
Develops over 5–15 days; may last until the end of the cycle.
reduced feeding
Develops over 3–8 days; severe course leads to death within 10–14 days.
genetic culling
Earliest developmental stage inside an egg or womb.
chronic if preserved in line
Lifespan average
leaves
mi mutation
Chronic course 15–30 days.
paecilomyces fungus
Severity rating for disorders affecting movable joints.
genetic factor
metarhizium spores
chronic inflammation
flacherie
septicemia
used in genetic research
fatal
hemolymph stasis
Development 10–20 days until death.
immediate isolation; antibacterial treatment
hyperpigmentation genes
hereditary defect
Develops over 8–18 days.
cm
From infection to death 5–10 days; in high humidity — epizootic within 2 weeks.
Detected after the butterfly emerges (30–40 day).
enlarged vessels
turns
plant leaves
serious without correction
Fat
small silkworm
Calcium + Magnesium
tissue damage
granulosis
From infection to death 1–4 days.
beauveria metarhizium fungi
tissue liquefaction
favorable in early stages
nematocidal drugs; sanitary measures
bmdnv feces
4–8 days before mass death.
white cysts in muscles
Elders
Bro
Long-lasting or recurring health condition persisting over an extended period.
Symptoms from 5–12 days; high mortality under stress.
malnutrition
small cocoons
birth date
thermal treatment of eggs (formalin + acid); destruction of sick animals
ichneumonid oviposition
Career from 7 to 15 months. Dwarf hamsters, voles, field crickets celebrate their birthday twice a month
The basics
Development of the parasite 18–28 days.
quarantine; sterilization of equipment; stress prevention
protozoa fungi
virus
favorable
green pigment
Mass
bt toxins bacteria
pleistophora microsporidia
Gestation
bacterial hepatitis
milky white fluid
Detected on day 20–28 of development.
body detoxification; abundant moistening of the feed
long term fatty dystrophy
deformed cocoon genes
reduced turgor
toxic load
Slow development at 5 weeks of age.
Terminal stage in 15–25 days.
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red body coloration
asphyxia under stress
Female ♀
aeromoniasis
lethal egg, le
Body temperature
Map data sources: Ecosystem classification — IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology (Keith et al., 2022), indicative distribution maps Keith et al. (2020), https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3546513; Large Marine Ecosystems — NOAA LME Program; Bathymetry — GEBCO Bathymetric Compilation Group (2026), GEBCO_2026 Grid, https://doi.org/10.5285/4f68d5c7-45eb-f999-e063-7086abc036fa; Climate data — Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information; Species occurrence data — GBIF.org, Derived dataset "all animals", https://zveriki.com/dataset/dataset.tsv; Terrestrial ecoregions — RESOLVE Ecoregions 2017 (Dinerstein et al., 2017), CC BY 4.0 Potential habitat modelled from GBIF occurrence data. Map © Zveriki.com, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
bloody diarrhea
mermithidae nematodes
cardiac muscle compaction
Prolonged course 15–40 days.
birth year
bacterial endocarditis
excess lipids in feed
Death in the first 10–15 days in severe cases.
terrestrial habitat, land surface outside water
nosema bombycis spores
sq mm
chronic toxins
Indicates a minor health issue that typically resolves with minimal intervention.
physiological stress
silk pigment change
mechanical removal; insecticides
until the celebration
streptococcus spp
What if eaten?
intestinal distension
6–14 days.
tumor like growths in intestine
decomposition
culling; polyhedrosis prevention
bmnpv virus
alcohol essential oils
5–12 days.
digestive disorder
lem gene mutation
brachymeria lasus
nematode steinernema feltiae
Embryo death at the 0–10 day incubation stage.
lack of ventilation
genetic marker
gregarine infection
diverse coloration
mycoplasma spp
6–12 days.
Progresses over 12–25 days.
How are they built?
exclusion from industrial breeding; maintenance only in laboratory settings
8–18 days.
complete removal of the line from breeding
5–10 days from infection to death.
2–7 days.
mm
4–9 days.
ml
My age?
circulation disorder
Serious or life-threatening health condition requiring urgent attention.
pseudomonas aeruginosa infection
body distension
Progresses over 10–20 days.
Rabbits, falcons, red-eared turtles hang out for 6-9 years and party on their birthday four times a year
slow growth
flaccid larva, fl
bmcpv virus
rickettsia
Incubation 4–7 days; acute course — mass death within 5–12 days.
contaminated leaves
chronic anemia
stress
hygiene; treatment with broad-spectrum antibacterial preparations (tetracyclines 0.1–0.5%); removal of the sick
arthritis
quarantine; disinfection
exclusion of sterile lines
rickettsiosis
black spots on body
whole life
loss of scales
embryo
embryonic death
acute jaundice
genetic selection; control of viral diseases
kg
Progresses over 6–12 days.
Progresses from day 12 to day 25.
Were {name} like {animal}, then:
severe intoxication
selection for high productivity
intestinal toxicosis
loss of appetite
bacterial brain abscess
m
Appear on days 4–8; usually not lethal.
microsporidium sp
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t
coccidiostatics in low doses; improvement of feeding
bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus — bmnpv
y gene mutation
bare pupa
gradual death
How old you would be if you lived as {name}
prevention; use of healthy planting material
Theoretical maximum lifespan estimated from the Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) mathematical model. This value reflects a biological potential derived from metabolic parameters, not from direct observation — real recorded lifespans are often significantly shorter.
swollen body
acaricides on the mulberry tree; isolation
absence of cocoon shell
Detected at the cocoon-spinning stage (18–22 days); chronic course.
black ulcers on skin
Development over 6–12 days; severe course — 80% mortality.
nodules in fat body
complete removal of affected families
selective breeding
brown coloration
absence of silk
nuclear polyhedrosis
aspergillus feed
systemic
heredity along the line
Sex
hardening
Slow progression throughout the entire larval period.
diseases symptoms pigment absence
fatal
bacillus cereus
selective breeding for the desired phenotype
gland atrophy
Incubation 5–10 days; chronic course up to 25 days.
Truly long lives: 40-100 years. Bowhead whales, albatrosses, giant tortoises recall their birthday at most once a year
selection and culling of affected lines; no specific treatment exists
Incubation period 5–9 days; acute course — death within 7–14 days.
absence of yellow spots
Slow progression in advanced ages.
nematomorph parasitism
viral flaccidity
mites in tracheae
reduction of humidity; fungicidal treatments
wing deformation
culling of sick birds; virological monitoring
larval lethargy
white cocoon
Onset on day 5–10; mild — recovery in 7–10 days, severe — progression to septicemia in 15 days.
dipteran hemocoel parasitism
quarantine; complete sanitation
pupa mummification
heart stop
fatal in mass infection
moderate
unfavorable in production
summer warm, rains frequent
streptococcus iniae
Manifests in butterflies on day 30–35.
paecilomyces lilacinus infection
Mature, fully developed individual capable of reproduction.
heart weakness
mites plants
toxins in feed or water
Pets
sarcophagid larval myiasis
quarantine; burning of affected materials; disinfection with chlorinated lime
delayed development
tetracycline group antibiotics; improvement of conditions
oncogenic factors
homozygosity
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terrestrial forest
Flooded grasslands
entomopathogenic nematodes
1–4 days.
2–6 days.
Litter size
Acute or subacute course 4–12 days.
Map data sources: Ecosystem classification — IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology (Keith et al., 2022), indicative distribution maps Keith et al. (2020), https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3546513; Large Marine Ecosystems — NOAA LME Program; Bathymetry — GEBCO Bathymetric Compilation Group (2026), GEBCO_2026 Grid, https://doi.org/10.5285/4f68d5c7-45eb-f999-e063-7086abc036fa; Climate data — Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information; Species occurrence data — GBIF.org, Derived dataset "all animals", https://zveriki.com/dataset/dataset.tsv; Terrestrial ecoregions — RESOLVE Ecoregions 2017 (Dinerstein et al., 2017), CC BY 4.0
How to care for them?
biological protection of premises
fibroin deficiency genes
common diseases
iridoviridae virus
°C
Not specified
used as a marker trait
tachinid egg laying
improvement of nutrition; hepatoprotectors of natural origin
excessive pigmentation
Chronic course 8–20 days.
feeding high-quality leaves; vitamin supplements
normalization of the gas composition of the air; reduction of density
probiotics; correction of microflora
biological safety
parasite larvae exit
leaf damage
Chronic or acute course lasting 8–18 days.
endoparasitic protozoa
mass mortality
ml mutation
Manifests at stage 5 of age (15–22 days).
depends on severity
viral infection
Incubation 7–14 days; chronic course up to 30 days.
if born as {name}
avoid use in production
restoration of microflora with probiotics; diet of young mulberry leaves
hereditary mutation pigmentation genes
heartbeat irregularity
Develops over 5–14 days.
Protein
Detected at the pupal or imago stage.
local antiseptic treatment; isolation
fusarium infection
The parasite develops in 12–18 days.
supportive care; culling
chronic dyspepsia
3 to 8 grams, 0.5 – 5 centimeters
Water
Manifestation at 2–3 age (4–10 day); usually chronic course without lethal outcome.
young shoots and leaves of plants
heart function disorder
wc gene mutation
8–16 days until death.
oncogenic viruses
Chronic, 15–30 days.
{name} birthday
lack of sercin
At the pupal stage (22–30 days).
tumors
joint destruction
breathing problems
Disease affecting the liver and its functions.
reducing humidity; treatment with fungicides (copper-containing preparations)
supportive care; avoidance of stress
draft
mallophaga
comfortable summer, +20…+25 °C
monitoring and selection
severe
genetic tissue weakness
Acute course 3–7 days.
Frequently observed or widespread in the species or population.
bmcpv feed
viral oncogenic transformation
age as {name}
male fertility reduction
Health issue of intermediate seriousness, neither mild nor life-threatening.
organ atrophy
mineral metabolism disorder
wilting
deworming (ivermectins in microdoses); feed change
avoid use of Bt; antibacterial therapy at the first signs
antibiotics (fluoroquinolones in microdoses); water purification
prevention of poisoning
Temperate mixed forest
body sagging
sickle wings
serratia
7–14 days.
Condition that typically results in death without intervention.
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splanchnoptosis
dark body, db
favorable after eliminating cause
complete paralysis
bacterial septicemia
10–20 days.
7–15 days.
intestinal function disorders
Asexual
septicemia prevention; maintaining optimal temperature
antiprotozoal drugs; improved hygiene
Who among us will transform as if by magic and become like {animal}?
body hardening
restoration of genetic diversity
aspergillosis
exclusion from breeding
When you would have been born if you lived as {name}
cytogenetic control of breeding material
Daddies
bacterial encephalitis
glowing
Hermaphrodite ⚥
lemon colored cocoon
genetic diseases
3–8 days.
fat body tumors
pupa deformities
Symptoms from the 1st instar (1–4 days); mild course — normal pupa, severe course — death at the pupal stage (18–22 days).
Manifests in adults on day 30–35; chronic condition.
depends on timeliness of measures
beauveria bassiana fungal infection
destruction of sick families; strict disinfection; feeding only with fresh mulberry leaves
culling of mutants from the breeding herd
will celebrate their {n} birthday
organ diseases
Develops within 6–11 days; high mortality.
depends on scale
Litters lifetime count
prevention; detoxification
total disinfection with 1–2% chlorinated lime or formalin; destruction of the entire infected batch; use of resistant breeds
culling of affected individuals; prevention of viral infections
age diag byExoskeleton
red white coloration
infection
excessive fluid secretion
cu gene mutation
nosema bombycis
whitening
pale hemolymph
white green plaque
gonad enlargement
summer warm, winter not very cold
flacherie virus — bmfv
temperature for housing
Violation on days 16–22; severe course leads to death of pupae.
mucus discharge
Gremllins
wasp oviposition
eyeless
sepsis
Filters
anophthalmia
mechanical damage
joint diseases
pinkish mycelium
unfavorable for pupae
rains almost always, very humid
quarantine and culling of sick animals; preventive disinfection
unfavorable during outbreak
Wanderers
substrate sterilization; prevention of contact with soil
world of Australasia
Jubilee = every 10th birthday
chronic difficult to treat
Minimum space
Manifests at the 3–4 instar larval stage (day 5–12); in mild cases — survival to the pupal stage, in severe cases — mass mortality on day 10–15.
balanced diet; stress reduction
Visible from the moment of birth; high mortality at the larval stage.
penicillin-group antibiotics; disinfection
Business sausages
acari parasitism
larvae on body
breeding control
diarrhea
metabolic disease
cystic formations
osmoregulation disorder
How do they behave?
bmnpv variant
aspergillus spp
Carbohydrates
red eye, re
immediate isolation; treatment with antiseptic solutions; improvement of room hygiene
destruction of intermediate hosts; sanitary treatment
average
reduced productivity
genetic culling
respiratory mutant genes
Rapid course 7–15 days.
serratia marcescens infection
{name} jubilee
Progresses over 4–10 days.
Develops in 7–15 days.
Cocoon is not formed on day 18–20; in severe cases — high pupal mortality.
Old-timers
Manifests on days 2–4; chronic course.
Rascals
non hatching grena
improved feeding; culling of weak animals; disinfection
sudden death
dirty conditions
protection with nets; destruction of adult flies
Disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms: bacteria, viruses, fungi, or protozoa.
male sterility gene
Acute course 4–9 days.
15–30 days before death.
Where are they found?
10–18 days.
prevention of contact with vectors
nematodes in hemolymph
Manifests on day 20–24 of development; stable trait.
dropsy
white hemolymph
paralysis of hind part
smooth wings
chronic viral irritation
Lasts 10–20 days until 100% mortality.
fat body necrosis
poor leaf quality
10–25 days.
Palearctic realm
Visible from the 1st age; does not significantly affect survival.
diseases symptoms movement disorder
Death during molting on days 4–6, 8–10, 12–14.
My weight?
skin spots
Non-stop carnival: they only live a few days. Mayflies, rotifers, midges celebrate their birthday more than twice a day
age diag byMolt
fungicidal treatments; removal of affected
Develops over 5–15 days.
normal activity
Embryonic and larval death in the first 15 days.
complete culling of the line
genetic control of breeding
Potential Habitat
Very hot summer
trematodosis
In husbandry
On the go from 1.3 to 3.5 years. Forest mice, anoles, rainbow fish party on their birthday once a month
dehydration of environment
streptococcus feed
muscardine fungal infection
antibiotics (ampicillin 0.2–0.5 mg/g); improved hygiene
antibiotic therapy
No results found
fibrous growths
Disease disrupting the function of the reproductive system.
Incubation period 3–6 days; mass mortality on day 7–12 in acute course.
renal diseases
deformed cocoons
unfavorable for reproduction
yellow hemolymph, y
tracheal distension
hereditary factor deficiency
gas imbalance
coordination disorder
proliferation of hemolymphocytes
unsanitary keeping conditions
neurological diseases
hormonal imbalance
unfavorable for breeding
chronic infection
unfavorable without treatment
white spots on intestine
How similar?
Male ♂
bmdnv
On the go from 3.5 to 6 years. Hedgehogs, crows, lizards treat themselves to birthday snacks 6 times a year
fungi
Neither
Develops over 10–25 days.
oral virus infection
Lasts 20–40 days until death.
forests on land — tropical, temperate, boreal
depends on translocation type
tetracyclines (0.05–0.2 mg/g); destruction of sick animals
body whitening
parasitic diseases
Vitamin C
12–20 days.
maintaining optimal microclimate
Always very wet
antibacterial therapy; stress reduction
darkened body
parasites in hemolymph
Theoretical lifespan
15–30 days.
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ichneumonidae parasitism
uric acid accumulation
malformed shape
terrestrial
white cocoon, wc
absence of metamorphosis
skin irritation
early death
complete exclusion of mutant lines
microsporidia
thin or defective cocoons
Where do they take shelter?
Warm summer and lots of rain
infectious diseases
Disorder caused by inherited or mutation-based factors.
Lifespan maximum
green plaque on corpses
Berry
soft pupal shell
leaves
Disease affecting the kidneys and their function.
lots of rain, warm and pleasant summer
Observations
mermithid nematode infection
transparent hemolymph
irritants
moderate
Worker
loss of turgor
feed hygiene; probiotics
birth time
live nematodes
Dogs, dolphins, lynx hang out for 9-25 years and party on their birthday three times a year
dirty substrate
When your next jubilee falls in {name} life years
Human
joint swelling
feed replacement; disinfection; culling of sick animals
days
Disease affecting specific internal organs or organ systems.
gray skin coating
parasites diseases paralysis
adult
Maturity
mummification
selection for industrial lines
Health
caterpillar death
tachinid fly parasitism
About health
nd mutation
Manifests on days 3–7; chronic.
destruction of affected animals; disinfection
When your next birthday would fall if you lived as {name}
Rapid development 4–10 days.
results
striped larva, s
chromosomal anomaly
Chronic exposure.
parasites causes poor feeding
radiation chemical mutagens
myocarditis
parasitoid oviposition
chronic
neural helminthiasis
detoxification; improvement of water regime
Upcoming jubilees
mo
miniature, mi
Develops within 3–8 days.
culling of affected animals; total disinfection; feeding only fresh leaves
little precipitation in winter, more in summer
visibility of internal organs
selective mutation
Slow development over 15–30 days.
1–5 days.
humidity reduction; fungicides
genetic variation
entomopathogenic bacteremia
overheating
apanteles glomeratus
red eyes in imago
Age (juvenile)
Age (from birth to death)
Age (embryo)
increased infection susceptibility
10–22 days.
chronic diarrhea
10–25 days of chronic course.
Develops within 7–14 days; often ends in rupture.
poor diet
Manifests on day 3–5; stable phenotype.
adult parasite emergence
chalky disease
immediate switch to fresh feed; administration of sorbents; maintaining optimal temperature 24–26°C
Chronic course
What do they look like?
Maturity
emergence (insects)
end of lifespan
bmfv
How do they live?
fertilization / egg laying
birth / hatching
metamorphosis / end of larval stage
end of acceleration
iridovirus disease
depends on location and stage
Share
liquid hemolymph
cuticular nodes
The parasite develops 12–25 days before the death of the host.
Symptoms after 2–5 days of feeding; recovery when changing feed within 4–7 days.
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metarhizium anisopliae
temperature and humidity optimization; removal of sick animals
antibiotics; hygiene
fly larvae in body
total sanitation of the premises; destruction of the entire batch
absence of scales on wings
Prolonged chronic course.
flagellate protozoa
Chronic course throughout the entire cycle.
skin ulceration
antibiotic therapy (penicillins, streptomycin in low doses); disinfection
chlorosis of hemolymph
prevention; culling of sick animals
intermediate hosts
serratia wounds
artificial substitutes
Prolonged course 20–35 days.
gene mutation
gregarines in gut
Chronic course 10–25 days; some individuals survive.
scaleless wing
inability to molt
flight impairment
pleistophora hyphessobryconis
mold
osteomyelitis
cytoplasmic polyhedrosis
age
Living from 25 to 40 years. Orangutans, bald eagles, African elephants celebrate their birthday twice a year
pupa
male sterility
internal host consumption
larval migration
hair loss on body
bacillus thuringiensis
Low precipitation in winter
Legendary longevity: over 100 years. Galapagos tortoises, Greenland sharks, ocean quahogs celebrate with family once every 4 years
weight loss
nutrition forbidden name moldy feed
antiprotozoal agents; total disinfection
Present at birth due to genetic or developmental factors.
Taxons
discoloration
fibrosis of fat body
dark spots
female infertility
reproductive diseases
hygiene; use of resistant hybrids
age
destruction of sick animals; disinfection with 2–4% formalin; use of only healthy silkworm eggs
irritation
genetics
high temperature
Close
was
white mycelium
disinfection with formalin; removal of affected individuals; dry microclimate
chronic anorexia
contact
may persist as a marker
nematode sp.
stuck old cuticle
moulting defect genes
d
muscardine
garden soil
enlarged glands
Growth delay from 1st age; mass mortality by day 15–20 in severe cases.
Mosquitoes, fruit flies, small crustaceans hustle for up to 7 months and throw a birthday party every week
lack of offspring
Incubation 4–7 days; mass mortality on day 8–12.
decrease in humidity below 70%; treatment of premises with fungicides; removal of carcasses
antibacterial therapy; environmental improvement
proportional dwarfism
islands and part of Australia, many unusual animals and plants
detoxification; optimal hydration regime
summer very hot, above +25…+30 °C
feeding disorder
prevention of fly access
yeast dysbiosis
correction of mineral nutrition; culling
lemon cocoon, lem
age diag bySize
curled wing, cu
Pleasant summer
Tumour-related disease including malignant and benign neoplasms.
prevention by selection
pseudomonas water
destruction; strict quarantine
entomopathogenic bacteria
pale skin
mild
Prolonged course 20–40 days.
unfavorable during epizootic
adult insect
yr
transparent cuticle
disinfection; humidity control
body deformity
pesticides insecticides
iridescent tissue coloration
How do they breed?
mites
immediate culling of affected animals; genetic control
toxin accumulation
humidity gt 80
joint deformation
What do they eat?
trematode larvae
developmental anomalies
Where do they live?
temperature reduction to 23–25°C; ventilation
immediate culling
antibiotics (chloramphenicol 0.1–0.3%); hygiene
early young
mycoplasma-like infection
mechanical protection (nets); destruction of parasitoids
water often floods the land, lots of grass
metarhizium anisopliae mycosis
rotten smell
Disease affecting the nervous system, brain, or nerves.
culling of sick animals; strict quarantine
feed contamination
does not require treatment; used in breeding for marking
red disease
Gamers
Indicates recovery is likely when appropriate husbandry is provided.
bmapv
cloudy body
insecticidal dust; room cleaning
wk
My size?
infection complex
diet improvement; addition of iron-containing substances
quarantine; thermal treatment of premises
bmgv virus
improvement of ventilation and stocking density; prescription of vitamin-mineral supplements; therapeutic diet with increased content of fresh mulberry
swap
acaricidal treatment of premises; reduction of humidity
genetic population monitoring; exclusion of mutant individuals from breeding
yellow hemolymph
8–16 days.
melanized spot genes
high humidity in heat
culling of sick animals; total disinfection; stress prevention
wh gene mutation
naked pupa gene
naked cocoon, nd
celebrated their {n} birthday
intensification of selection for viability
Impaired or abnormal gait indicating limb or joint problems.
Illness caused by parasites such as worms, protozoa, or ectoparasites.
oncological diseases
unfavorable
heterorhabditis bacteriophora
biological protection; wasp traps
striped coloration
bmnpv oral
summer warm, many oaks, birches, maples
Length
acaricidal treatment; ventilation
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