Gypsy moths have not developed regular cycles, but they seem to cause visible defoliation for two to four years before their populations drop. They also differ from tent caterpillars in a few ...

Western tent caterpillars might not be on your mind every year, but during their peak outbreaks, they're impossible to ignore ...

The tent-like nests are protection for the little caterpillars. The caterpillars will molt a few times, chomping away on leaves in between. Eventually they leave the nest behind and spin cocoons.

Despite being annoying, tent caterpillars are rarely a cause for concern. In large swarms, the caterpillars can completely ...

Each moth lives for about three days, existing only to lay eggs that will hatch out next spring as tent caterpillars. The egg sacs look like bubbly blobs or strips of dirty styrofoam and can be ...

The tent is typically built on the south side of trees, or at least in a sunny spot, and the caterpillars take refuge inside or bask in the sun on the outside, depending on the weather.

Tent caterpillars molt six times from April through June. Each time hormones control the process to insure that a new larger caterpillar, rather than a premature moth, results.

Alias: The western tent caterpillar is in the moth family. The larvae emerge in late spring, and has a distinct hairy beard running around the entire girth of the caterpillar. These tiny little ...

There don't appear to be any widespread outbreaks of gypsy moth larvae in Southern New England this year. Any Tent Caterpillar infestations are unknown at this point.But the damage from the 2 ...

Hey, folks, Many of you have been asking about those fuzzy caterpillars all over everything. They are gypsy moth and tent caterpillars. This year, there is an overwhelming amount of both. A lot o… ...