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New invasive moth threatens Ladakh’s farm-based economy
A new invasive buff-tip moth threatens Ladakh’s agriculture, capable of devastating local vegetation and impacting the farm-based economy.
May 8, 2026AI-generated
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Ladakh, one of India’s most fragile landscapes, has a new set of invaders—a camouflaging moth that threatens the local farm-based economy.
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