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Western Tent Caterpillar

Malacosoma californica

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45.5971, -122.993

Field Notes

Description:

Mostly a yellowish orange in color with black side markings and two black dots per segment along the side of a running white dash down its back,yellow fuzzies on its sides

Habitat:

Wooded forest near a few ponds in PNW

Notes:

Video captured

Species ID Suggestions

Western Tent Caterpillar

Malacosoma californica

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Jacob Gorneau
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Jacob Gorneau
Great spotting, Audrey! What a vibrant caterpillar!

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PublishedJuly 25, 2013

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