Forest Tent Caterpillar. Eastern Tent Caterpillar. Larvae. â¢ Hatch near time of bud break. â¢ Feed through May & June for 5-6 weeks. â1st feed on growing flower & leaf buds in host tree crown. â Next feed on foliage, usually one branch at a time. â¢ Fifth instars responsible for most of the defoliation. â¢ Gregarious in early instars.
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