Malacosoma americanum

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Hatch: Bring on the Ants! boggs.47@osu.edu Fri, 03/27/2020 - 13:07
Overwintered eastern tent caterpillar (ETC) (Malacosoma americanum) moth eggs are hatching in southwest Ohio; a sure sign that spring has sprung. As their common name implies, the caterpillars are accomplished tent-makers displaying their silk handiwork in branch forks.
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Joe Boggs