Family: Lasiocampidae, Tent Caterpillar Moths view all from this family

Description The Eastern Tent Caterpillar is a member of the family Lasiocampidae. These heavy-bodied, rather hairy, dull brown moths have wingspans of 7/8-4 1/8" (22-105 mm). Unlike owlet moths, the adults do not feed and have only a very small proboscis or none at all. They have shorter wings and more feathery antennae. The males' antennae are bipectinate, having 2 feathery branches on each segment. The caterpillars, 1 1/2-3" (37-75 mm), are slender and hairy. In many species they are social, living together in silken tents and feeding on the foliage of trees. The cocoon is frequently spun in some protected place - often under eaves of houses, outdoor furniture, or loose bark.