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Straw Crest Moth Caught at U.S. Border | Flint News
A tiny moth, accidentally smuggled into the U.S. from Ghana inside a bag of corn and seeds, has sparked alarm at Detroit Metro Airport — it’s the first time this invasive straw crest moth has ever been found at a U.S. port of entry. Not native to America, it lacks natural predators here, posing a serious threat to local agriculture and ecosystems. The traveler, a Ghanaian citizen, was educated on import rules and cleared without incident, but the interception underscores the critical role of border agents and detector dogs in safeguarding U.S. biodiversity. The USDA confirmed the species’…
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