Eastern Tent Caterpillar
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EmailJuly 7, 2025
Nate Walton, PhD, Consumer Horticulture Educator for MSU Extension, shows the tent construction of the eastern tent caterpillar (Malacosoma americanum). He also discusses the life cycle and management options for Michigan residents.
Read more about eastern tent caterpillar in the article, "Eastern tent caterpillar outbreaks patchy and localized."
For comparison to similar caterpillars in Michigan, see MSU Extension Bulletin E-2299, "Comparison of the Eastern Tent Caterpillar, Forest Tent Caterpillar, and Gypsy Moth."
