webworm
Tree tent caterpillar
A webworm is a caterpillar that spins large silken webs on trees and shrubs, feeding communally on enclosed foliage.
The fall webworm creates conspicuous tent-like structures at branch tips in late summer: The webworms have taken over the walnut tree again.
Several moth species produce webworms, which can defoliate ornamental and fruit trees.
Moth or butterfly young
- mothNight-flying lepidopteran
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
- pupaInsect's resting stage
- cocoonSilk wrapping for transformation
metamorphosis · Lepidoptera · entomology · instar · antennae · mandible · invertebrate · hatching
Case-building moth larva
- tent caterpillarGregarious larva defoliating trees
- leafrollerLarva curling foliage shelter
- armywormDestructive moth larva
Pest takeover situation
- defoliationLoss of foliage
- damageHarm or impairment
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
- controlAuthority to direct
spraying · insecticide · pesticide · eradication · trees · orchards · crops · foliage
caterpillar
Moth or butterfly young
cocoon · metamorphosis · Lepidoptera · entomology · instar · antennae · mandible · invertebrate · hatching · lifecycle
bagworm
Case-building moth larva
- tent caterpillarGregarious larva defoliating trees
- leafrollerLarva curling foliage shelter
- armywormDestructive moth larva
infestation
Pest takeover situation
- defoliationLoss of foliage
- damageHarm or impairment
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
control · spraying · insecticide · pesticide · eradication · trees · orchards · crops · foliage · agriculture
silk
Fine woven insect fiber
spinning · spinneret · filament · gossamer · thread · communal · branch · enclosure · shelter · protective
trees
Woody plants with trunks
pecan · walnut · hickory · cherry · apple · elm · ash · deciduous · hardwood · fruit trees
- crambid moths
- leaf eaterskoala, caterpillar, leaf insect, leafcutter ant, silkworm
- caterpillarscaterpillar, inchworm, silkworm, inchworms, hornworm
- crop pestsaphids, aphid, armyworm, beetles, cutworms
- larvaelarvae, larva, caterpillar, caterpillars, maggot
- lawn pestsgrub, white grub, armyworm, cutworm, mole cricket
webwormbeneficial insect
Arthropod aiding agriculture
pollinator · ladybug · lacewing · honeybee · earthworm