Hyphantria cunea Genome sequencing

The fall webworm Hyphantria cunea is a worldwide invasive pest. In addition to its extreme polyphagy, the silk web, which aids in its aggregating behavior and thermal regulation, is considered the cause for its rapid spread. In this study, a high-quality genome of H. cunea was obtained. The findings in this study explain the host and environmental adaption of H. cunea at both the genomic and metagenomic levels and provide some evidence for the cause of their rapid invasion and potential gene targets for innovative strategies of pest management.