Malacosoma americanum

Primary Common Name

eastern tent caterpillar

Alternate Common Name(s)

American tent caterpillar

Characteristics

Species Category

butterfly, moth

Current Extent

not present

Likelihood of Introduction

high

Source Citation(s)

CDFA regulated pest list - A rated pest

Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)

The species list links to ITIS (https://itis.gov).

• Link to itis.gov species page