?Nothing to be scared of here! These tent caterpillars are an important part of our ecosystem and have some amazing adaptations. Tents like this appear mostly on black cherry trees in April, and are a vital food source for nesting and migratory birds who are dependent on caterpillars to feed their young.
These amazing caterpillars make a nest for themselves to hide in when they are feeding. They don't cause any harm - if defoliation occurs, the tree regrows and is able to recover. #NCEarthDay #NCPath
?Nothing to be scared of here! These tent caterpillars are an important part of our ecosystem and have some amazing adaptations. Tents like this appear mostly on black cherry trees in April, and are a vital food source for nesting and migratory birds who are dependent on caterpillars to feed... See More
?Nothing to be scared of here! These tent caterpillars are an important part of our ecosystem and have some amazing adaptations. Tents like this... See More
