Eastern Tent Caterpillar
Malacosoma americanum
About Eastern Tent Caterpillar
Eastern Tent Caterpillar (Malacosoma americanum) is a landscape pest found in Middle Tennessee. This pest can damage ornamental plants and turfgrass in our region. Early identification and targeted treatment are key to protecting your landscape investment.
Eastern Tent Caterpillar (Malacosoma americanum) is a landscape pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Landscape Pests identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Eastern Tent Caterpillar regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Eastern Tent Caterpillar
- Scientific Name
- Malacosoma americanum
- Category
- Landscape Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
