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Eastern Tent Caterpillar

Malacosoma americanum

Description:

Full grown adults are 2 to 2.5 inches long. Black or gray with a brown/yellow stripe along top.

Habitat:

Found in sunny areas usually near homes and trees on the Eastern half of the United States.

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Samuel Goodman
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Samuel Goodman

Maryland, USA

Spotted on May 15, 2016
Submitted on May 19, 2016

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