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Eastern tent caterpillars

Malacasoma americanum

Description:

Young tent caterpillars often huddle together early in the morning for warmth. Their dark bodies soak up warmth from the sun.

Habitat:

On an apple tree along a roadside.

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Hall Elementary
Spotted by a stud ent at Hall Elementary

Portland, Maine, USA

Spotted on May 2, 2012
Submitted on May 4, 2012

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