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mgarr Hanover Twp., PA(Zone 6a) Jul 01, 2012

I found this web with white caterpillars in it. Does anyone know what these little chewing caterpillars are?

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Jul 01, 2012

tent cats will have their "nests" in the fork of a tree and very close to the trunk or limb. these look more like fall webworms to me. they have their "nests" on the outer branches, but wrong time of year for them, i think.

edited to add this descriptive link: http://insects.about.com/od/identifyaninsect/a/cat-pests-id.htm

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mgarr Hanover Twp., PA(Zone 6a) Jul 01, 2012

It just seems like mid June as being way to early for fall web worms. I'm trying to fine a good close-up of the insect to match it up. Thank you for your thoughts.

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Jul 01, 2012

i usually don't see them until late summer. hopefully someone else will have a better idea than mine.

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mgarr Hanover Twp., PA(Zone 6a) Jul 02, 2012

Any idea is good it give me a direction to check to get the answer. Finding out it isn't something is a step forward. I'll let you know how I do. Thanks again for your help. M

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jehartg Baton Rouge, LA Jul 02, 2012

Look like Fall Webworms to me.
From BugGuide:

"Season
adults fly from May to July in the north; March to August in the south (or all year in Florida)
Caterpillars are found June to September or October in the north; May to October in the south. Larva are most often noticed when they reach final instar and wander out of their home trees to find a place to pupate."

See more here:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/453

John

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Jul 02, 2012

thanks! i saved that link for future reference.

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