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Malacosoma americanum

Naming
Scientific name: 
Malacosoma americanum
Primary Common name: 
eastern tent caterpillar
Alternate Common Name: 
American tent caterpillar
Characteristics
Species Category: 
butterfly, moth
Current Extent: 
not present
Likelihood of Introduction: 
high
TSN: 
117543
References
Sources: 
CDFA regulated pest list - A rated pest