#koa moth outbreak

Koa Moth Outbreak Could Be Boon for Birds

University of Hawaii at Hilo entomologist Robert Peck speculates that the koa moth outbreak could be good news for native bird species.

Koa Defoliation Spreading, But Some Trees Starting to Recover

Wildlife officials say the area of trees stripped of leaves by the native koa moth is expanding, but new shoots are showing up on trees affected earlier.

Native Moth Outbreak Causing Defoliation of Koa Forests

Wildlife officials say a sudden outbreak of the koa moth is responsible for the biggest defoliation episode on record.