The recent situation of the gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) and other Lymantriids in Poland

Data is given on occurrence of Lymantria dispar in Poland, and on infested forest areas, over the period 1945/1994. Outbreaks occurred in 1952/1956, 1966/1971, 1980/1986 and 1992/1994, which corresponded with other outbreaks of this pest in Central Europe. A breeding area of L. dispar has been recognized in marshes and forests in north‐eastern Poland, adjoining Belarus. Information is also provided on the pest status of six other Lymantriidae: Dasychira pudibunda, Euproctis chrysorrhoea, E. similis, Leucoma salicis, Lymantria monacha and Orgyia antiqua. A list of pathogens and parasitoids recorded in larvae and pupae of L. dispar in Poland is given.