The caterpillars gained notoriety during the early 2000s when accidental ingestion by pregnant mares was linked to Mare ...

Both entomologists and equine experts are watching a caterpillar linked to problems with a foal crop more than two decades ...

Two species of tent caterpillars are important tree pests in New York State. About every decade they become numerous enough in local outbreaks to cause concern. At times the epidemics reach statewide ...

Caterpillars spin a tightly woven silk “tent” in the crotches of tree branches. The caterpillars reside inside the tent (nest) and emerge during the morning and evening to feed. The larvae feed on the ...

Eastern Tent Caterpillars webs have started popping up in trees. This caterpillar eats the leaves off of trees, especially on wild cherry, apple, and crabapple, although it can also be found on ...

Forest tent caterpillars are no stranger to our area ... “The only real damage that they do is defoliate some of the hard wood trees and it takes several years of defoliation.