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Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth - Hodges#7698 (Malacosoma disstria)
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David Israel
Forest Tent Caterpillar (Malacosoma disstria)? -
Malacosoma disstria
Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, Becker County, Minnesota, USA
May 24, 2016
This looks like a Forest Tent Caterpillar (Malacosoma disstria) to me. Just seeking verification of my determination. These were fairly abundant in a mixed hardwood forest.
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David Israel
on 26 May, 2016 - 8:41am
Last updated 26 May, 2016 - 10:41am
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john and jane balaban
, 26 May, 2016 - 10:41am
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Key hole shaped marks
Yes.
The forest tent caterpillar has key hole marks on its back.
Key to the forest.
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Hohenems
, 26 May, 2016 - 9:34am
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