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Eastern Tent Caterpillar

Malacosoma americanum

Description:

Invasive tent making caterpillars that destroy our trees.

Habitat:

Pine, oak trees etc

Notes:

Any safe ways to remove them without harming the trees?

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1 Comment

Gary Walton
Gary Walton 4 years ago

This species is native to the US (including MN) and Canada and, in spite of its voracious appetite, it is not an invasive species.

AustinC
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AustinC

Minnesota, USA

Spotted on Jun 10, 2013
Submitted on Jun 10, 2013

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