Unusually high abundance of rusty tussock moth caterpillars in the Nome area.
The rusty tussock moth has invaded the tundra in the Nome area, an infestation of the species not seen this far north before.
Unusually high abundance of caterpillars in the Nome River Valley.
A biologist peers into his collection jar to find an example of the green caterpillars that have been dining on willow bushes, making brown batches on the landscape in and about Nome.
Potential problem for local trees, berry bushes and other plants.
Observations From Members 