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Fall webworm

Hyphantria cunea

Photo by mauna Kunzah
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Field Notes

Description:

Like the eastern tent caterpillar, the fall webworm creates a conspicuous web in trees and plants. Adult moths are mostly white with dark spots.

Habitat:

Found in trees and plants, it's native to North America.

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PublishedJuly 13, 2013

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