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Malacosoma americanum - 7701
Range: Eastern and central US to the Rockies (2) and Canada from Nova Scotia to Alberta (BugGuide).
Larvae feed on leaves of many trees and shrubs but particularly members of the rose family such as apple, cherry, and crabapple (BugGuide).
Female moths lay their eggs in a mass on a twig where they will overwinter. Eggs hatch in spring. Caterpillars construct a tent of webbing in which they feed and grow. Eventually the larvae disburse and pupate.
Spotted on Jun 1, 2011
Submitted on Nov 10, 2011
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Nice and good information.