Observation date: May 09, 2015
Submitted by: cbruner
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This group of tent caterpillars was observed halfway up the Upper Table Rock trail on a warm sunny day. They were in a section of semi open Oak woodland.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Robert Martin
Verified date: May 27, 2015
Coordinator notes: You are correct that it's Malacosoma, and M. disstria, M. constricta, and M. californica (also spelled californicum) all occur in that area. Because there are no white tufts on the larva, I don't think it's constricta. M. californica seems to be the best match.
Bob Martin
