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Field Notes

Description:

cluster of caterpillars in web structure

Habitat:

forest. JMU Arboretum

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
SlayerLovnHippy
unfortunately I do not have any clearer shots. I took this photo in a hurry during a short visit to Harrisonburg.
Aaron_G
I agree with gatorfellows. Do you happen to have a clearer shot of one or more of the caterpillars? Also, you have one of the best screen names on PN! :-)
Ava T-B
Please consider adding this spotting to the Animal Architecture mission at http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8082378
gatorfellows
These are tent caterpillars not fall web worms. Tent caterpillars form their webs in the crotch of trees in late spring or early summer. Eastern Tent caterpillars are are traditionally black with a gold or white stripe down their back. I cannot tell from your photo. :)

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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture

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PublishedMay 4, 2013

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