Symptoms of Pseudodementia. A person may appear confused, exhibit symptoms that have to do with any of the conditions associated with pseudodementia. For instance, if they are depressed, they may experience depressive symptoms such as sleep disturbance, and complain of memory impairment and other cognitive problems.
Despite the damage they can cause, it is worth noting that trees can be surprisingly resilient in the face of an infestation. Tent caterpillars cause trees to defoliate, which is a problem, but an established tree can withstand 25 percent defoliation without succumbing to any problems.
Adult Luna moths do not eat; their only object is to reproduce. The caterpillars eat a variety of trees including white birch (Betula papyrifera), persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua), hickories (Carya), walnuts (Juglans), pecans, and sumacs (Rhus).