The Forest Tent Caterpillar, Malacosoma disstria Hubner
From Entomology Circulars.
The forest tent caterpillar (FTC), Malacosoma disstria Hubner, is the most widely distributed indigenous tent caterpillar in North America (Furniss and Carolin 1977). FTC has been recognized as an important defoliator of a wide variety of deciduous hardwood trees throughout its range for many years (Batzer and Morris 1978). …read more
Caterpillars That Are Not The Gypsy Moth Caterpillar. Some Forest Lepidoptera In Florida
From Entomology Circulars.
The gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (L.), is not known to be established in Florida even though one or more life stages have been observed in 49 counties (1971-1991). Most gypsy moth detections are male moths caught in pheromone traps. …read more
