TENTCATERPILLAR

Tent caterpillar

Tent caterpillars are moderately sized species in the genus Malacosoma and in the moth family Lasiocampidae. Species occur in North America, including Mexico, and in Eurasia. Twenty-six species have been described, six of which occur in North America. Some species are considered to have subspecies as well. They are often considered pests due to their habit of defoliating trees. They are among the most social of all caterpillars and exhibit many noteworthy behaviors.

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tent caterpillar

Noun

  1. A larva belonging to any of a number of species of moths of the genus , known for destructive infestation of trees in which the leaves are consumed and prominent, silken tent-like structures are constructed in the branches.


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