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Is the Fall Webworm similar to Tent Moth Caterpillars?
Living in NC & we get tons of tent moth caterpillars every year.
They're adorably destructive lil foliage decimators.
Yup, very similar! Although I'm pretty sure the idea that tent caterpillars are destructive is a myth? I read that they're very unlikely to cause any actual harm to the trees. I think it started just because humans consider the webs an eyesore?
I think you’re right about the damage. They definitely make a mess out of the leaves, but the leaves grow back & the actual tree, bush, or plant seems fine.