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Viral diseases

Loopers are often killed by a granulosis virus infection. The dead larvae turn black and become limp, often hanging from leaves. The body eventually disintegrates, releasing virus particles that readily spread to other larvae.

Looper infected with virus
Looper infected with virus

Dried-up larva
Dried-up larva		 Hanging from leaf
Hanging from leaf

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