Hawaii researchers study decline of native moth

Published January 3, 2013 1:01pm ET



HONOLULU (AP) — University of Hawaii researchers say the decline of a native moth species is likely correlated with the introduction of parasitic wasps and other non-native insects.

The native leafroller moth was widespread across the main Hawaiian Islands in the early 1900s. It was one of the most common native moths in Hawaii.

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