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Southwestern Tent Caterpillar Moth - Hodges#7703 (Malacosoma incurva)
Photo#105251
Copyright © 2007
Robert L. Pearson
Southwestern Tent Caterpillar -
Malacosoma incurva
Skull Valley, AZ, (WSW of Prescott 10 miles), Yavapai County, Arizona, USA
April 23, 2007
Size: 35 to 45mm
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Contributed by
Robert L. Pearson
on 24 April, 2007 - 11:06am
Last updated 15 May, 2007 - 2:56pm
Southwestern Tent Caterpillar
These are
Malacosoma incurvum
, known as Southwestern Tent Caterpillars. You can see another decent reference photo
here
. This is a new species for the guide. Nice pics.
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Jason D. Roberts
, 15 May, 2007 - 2:54pm
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Thanks JD. I think, I thought
Thanks JD. I think, I thought they were California Tent Caterpillars. Can't find my notes right now. Always glad to add something that's been missing.
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Robert L. Pearson
, 16 May, 2007 - 12:02am
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