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Eastern Tent Caterpillars And Nest

Malacosoma americanum

Description:

These caterpillars create silken nests in the crotches of branches of certain trees.

Habitat:

Woodland trail.

Notes:

Eastern tent caterpillars feed on tree leaves during the day and will remain in their tents / nests at night and during rainy weather.

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Joseph R. Godreau
Spotted by
Joseph R. Godreau

Ann Arbor Charter Township, Michigan, United States

Spotted on May 9, 2023
Submitted on May 16, 2023

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