Webworms

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There seems to be two types of catepillars that create these web nests: tent catepillars and webworms. The difference seems to be that webworms make their nests at the edges of the branches and encapsulate the leaves thus protecting them while they feed. From everything I've read, these are huge pests and can completely defoliate a tree leaving web nests all over it. Eventually, they turn into big mothes with a wingspan of about 2 inches. Gross little things, arn't they?

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Guest - May 31, 2006 08:38 PM EDT
I have these in my backyard...their everywhere....

Guest - Jun 04, 2005 08:18 PM EDT
This is a very detailed web, and I wish i had seen a real one. Please post more about this web. I have been awwing about these for months (great sight!) =-)

Guest - Jun 04, 2005 08:16 PM EDT
I think this is a great picture, but i would be fightend to see one ( i was looking for somthing elts anyway.)

Guest - Sep 25, 2004 02:55 PM EDT
I like the detail of the web, even though those caterpillars make my skin crawl.

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