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Photo by KarenSaxton
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Field Notes

Description:

head body about 1 '' in length

Species ID Suggestions

Tent Caterpillar Moth

Malacosoma

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dhobern
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Comments (2)
KarenSaxton
He wasn't being cooperative. I have seen tent caterpillar colonies in the area, although immediately near my home, as of yet
dhobern
Forewing fringes apparently rather worn so not showing white sections. I'm not sure whether it is possible to determine which North American Malacosoma species this is from the available views.

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PublishedJuly 30, 2012

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