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DETROIT, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- US Customs and Border Protection said agents intercepted invasive insects known to damage cypress trees and carry fungus spores at the Detroit Metro Airport.

The Orsillus feeds on cypress seeds in Europe and the Mediterranean Basin, causing significant damage to cypress trees. The bugs also carry fungal spores on their bodies, spreading them as they move.