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Eastern and Forest Tent caterpillars

Malacosoma spp.

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43.5623, -80.2678

Field Notes

Habitat:

Riverside park in Guelph.

Notes:

I've observed a number of trees in the park with clusters of at least 10 or more of these caterpillars.

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern Tent Caterpillar

Malacosoma americanum

Comments (1)

Hi Zachary...Here are some in Southeastern Ohio - on their "tent"...thought you might find interesting. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/5958619
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PublishedJune 6, 2011

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