Hampton Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Yesterday, driving through the Gorge on Highway 14 we noticed many huge cocoons in the trees. We also saw some along I-84. Does anyone know what type of animal I saw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
111 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 saw those too. just when the sun was low they are very noticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobinc Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 probably tent caterpillars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Although commonly called "tent caterpillars" around these parts, real tent caterpillars only build tents in spring. What you saw was actually the Fall Webworm: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_webworm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 seems to be an inordinate amount of them this season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 The population is on a multiyear cycle that has highs and lows. Wasps, their major predator, generally lag the webworm population by a year - next year will probably be tons of wasps and no webworms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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