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Eastern Tent Caterpillar

Malacosoma americanum

Photo by CarlAdler
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This nest of caterpillars seen easier in the third photo are small and green with black markings. They actually built a communal nest at the junction of two branches.

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern tent caterpillar

Malacosoma americanum
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PublishedMay 22, 2014

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