Caterpillar identity? Midwest USA

lorih New Member Posts: 2	Caterpillar identity? Midwest USA Jun 3, 2013 16:26:36 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lorih on Jun 3, 2013 16:26:36 GMT -8 Hi! My kids captured this little guy, before we release him, they were just very curious what kind he is... and we love to learn new things. We are in WI USA, is it a future moth or butterfly etc..? Thanks so much!
	Last Edit: Jun 3, 2013 16:30:40 GMT -8 by lorih

mantisboy Senior Member Posts: 263	Caterpillar identity? Midwest USA Jun 3, 2013 18:27:58 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mantisboy on Jun 3, 2013 18:27:58 GMT -8 It is an Eastern Tentworm (Malcosoma americanum), I've seen a lot around my house, I'm in Wisconsin too.

admin Administrator Posts: 1,474	Caterpillar identity? Midwest USA Jun 3, 2013 23:09:09 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by admin on Jun 3, 2013 23:09:09 GMT -8 A future moth, that is. Thar you GO, Lori! Stay right here for all your insect needs.
	Last Edit: Jun 3, 2013 23:10:55 GMT -8 by admin

lorih New Member Posts: 2	Caterpillar identity? Midwest USA Jun 4, 2013 8:07:47 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lorih on Jun 4, 2013 8:07:47 GMT -8 Awesome, thank you so much!! :-)