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Oak Trees Appear to Delay Spring Leafing After Caterpillar Attacks
Satellite analysis in Bavaria suggests heavily infested oak trees postpone bud opening by about three days the following spring, a shift that can leave hungry caterpillars hatching into a food shortage.
Key Takeaways
- Oaks damaged by caterpillars appeared to delay bud opening by three days.
- The delay cut subsequent leaf damage by 55%.
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