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Tent Caterpillar

Malacosoma sp.

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33.0184, -117.011

Field Notes

Description:

Bright orange caterpillar with bright blue on the skin.

Habitat:

Unknown bush in Oak forest along trail.

Reference Links:

Genus Malacosoma - BugGuide.Net

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Southern California Wildlife
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Save Our Oaks - San Diego
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Caterpillars and larvae of the World

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PublishedApril 20, 2013

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