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Tent Worm

Malacosoma

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Description:

Eastern tent caterpillar build silk tents in branches of trees. Tent caterpillars hatch from their eggs in the early spring so they can feast on the tree leaves. They construct their tents and live together to eat and stay warm.

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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
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PublishedMay 15, 2014

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