That is a tent caterpillar.” Typically, these caterpillars congregate together and make a large web. Overtime, they feed on vegetation, and retreat back to the web, which can cause some defoliation.

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 ...

Western Tent caterpillars spend the winter as eggs and emerge as larvae sometime between March and June. ... then emerge as a reddish brown moth between July and August, according to WSU.

Experts say although it’s a heavy year for the forest and western tent caterpillar in the region, it isn’t likely to be a problem for most trees. Darron Kloster May 24, 2023 9:00 AM ...

The caterpillars reside inside the tent (nest) and emerge during the morning and evening to feed. The larvae feed on the foliage, and increase the size of the web. Mature caterpillars wander away from ...

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.

An invasion of Western Tent caterpillars has taken over Guemes Island in Skagit County. ... "It will just be kind of an orange, brown moth." This is more unwelcome news for Rinehart, ...

Experts say although it’s a heavy year for the forest and western tent caterpillar in the region, it isn’t likely to be a problem for most trees. Darron Kloster May 24, 2023 9:00 AM. Share by Email. .