2017. Siberian silkmoth (Dendrolimus sibericus) caterpillar on Siberian larch branch. Terelj National Park, Mongolia. (27805270439)

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Description: Siberian silkmoth (Dendrolimus sibericus) caterpillar on Siberian larch branch. Terelj National Park, Mongolia. Photo and caption provided by forest entomologist Karen Ripley. In June, 2017, she made a rapid assessment of Mongolia’s forest health surveys, site prioritization, and pest control activities that protect its forests from native defoliating insects. This evaluation was sponsored by the United Nations’ Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation program. Photo by: Karen Ripley Date: June 7, 2017 For more about Forest Health Protection's International Activities see: www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/cs/main/!ut/p/z1/04.. Image provided by USDA Forest Service, Region 6, State and Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection: www.fs.usda.gov/main/r6/forest-grasslandhealth. Date: 7 June 2017, 15:50. Source: 2017. Siberian silkmoth (Dendrolimus sibericus) caterpillar on Siberian larch branch. Terelj National Park, Mongolia.. Author: R6, State & Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection. Camera location47° 57′ 55.55″ N, 107° 27′ 32.56″ E View all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap 47.965430; 107.459044.