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Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth (Male)
Malacosoma americanum - 7701
35.8068, -92.7597
Field Notes
Description:
Range: Eastern and central US to the Rockies (2) and Canada from Nova Scotia to Alberta (BugGuide).
Habitat:
Larvae feed on leaves of many trees and shrubs but particularly members of the rose family such as apple, cherry, and crabapple (BugGuide).
Notes:
Female moths lay their eggs in a mass on a twig where they will overwinter. Eggs hatch in spring. Caterpillars construct a tent of webbing in which they feed and grow. Eventually the larvae disburse and pupate.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 10, 2011
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