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Eastern tent caterpillar

Malacosoma americanum

Photo by David
Published on Project Noah
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44.6098, -68.8767

Field Notes

Description:

Here's a group of young caterpillars huddled together on their tent to collect warmth from the sun.

Habitat:

prefers apple and cherry trees, but is found on many tree species

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