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Fall Webworm Moth - Hodges#8140 (Hyphantria cunea)
Photo#130282
Copyright © 2007
Bobby Grizzard
Tent Caterpillars -
Hyphantria cunea
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Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA
July 24, 2007
Size: small
This tree is quite taken over by these webs. I'll see if I can take more shots as they mature. Wish I could identify the tree. Leaves resemble Basswood.
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Contributed by
Bobby Grizzard
on 24 July, 2007 - 5:05pm
Last updated 24 July, 2007 - 9:12pm
Webworm?
I don't recall Tent Caterpillars (
Malacosoma spp.
) being pale in color. Reminded me of Fall Webworm Moth (
Hyphantria cunea
) instead ... check out the cats on that page.
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Stephen Luk
, 24 July, 2007 - 8:57pm
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Right you are
I have to admit I didn't try too hard on to ID these little guys. I briefly considered that species, but didn't notice any early instar pictures somehow, and so I passed it over. What's more, I've had my copy of Wagner open to that very page quite a bit over the past 2 days, since I am trying to raise a Giant Leopard Moth. :P
The ID fits, and I do often spot the adults of this species in my area. Thanks for the ID!
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Bobby Grizzard
, 24 July, 2007 - 9:11pm
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