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Tent Worm

Malacosoma

Description:

Eastern tent caterpillar build silk tents in branches of trees. Tent caterpillars hatch from their eggs in the early spring so they can feast on the tree leaves. They construct their tents and live together to eat and stay warm.

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Rosa Maria
Rosa Maria 9 years ago

Cool!

Michigan, USA

Spotted on May 15, 2014
Submitted on May 15, 2014

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