About Fall Webworm
A native North American moth whose caterpillars build communal silk webs on tree branches. It has become invasive in Europe and Asia.
Did You Know?
Unlike tent caterpillars, fall webworm nests enclose the foliage the larvae are feeding on.
Distribution
Where Fall Webworm can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Fall Webworm (Hyphantria cunea). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/fall-webworm
MLA:
"Fall Webworm." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/fall-webworm.