Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001725
11/12/99
Webworms and tent caterpillars
These are moth larvae that construct silken tents for
protection. Most of these caterpillars feed at night and
return to their tents before morning. The most common
member of the group is the (Vis. 1) eastern tent
caterpillar.
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