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Southwestern Tent Caterpillar - Malacosoma incurva

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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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.

 
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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