Woolly-bear caterpillars, Gynaephora groenlandica, are
important predators on the leaf buds and young catkins of Salix spp. early in the season. Field observations have shown a strong preference for Salix arctica, and for the reproductive success as well as for vegetative growth of the willows, the number and activity of the caterpillars may be of great...
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