Gypsy Moth (IMAGE) University of Adelaide Caption This imgae shows one of the most destructive pests of hardwood trees, the Gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar). Credit Credit: Dimitri Geystor (France) Usage Restrictions Only with this story and please credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.