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Fragile tent caterpillar

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Fragile tent caterpillar

Malacosoma californica fragilis

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Plants that support Fragile tent caterpillar

2 plants

Hollyleaf cherry

Prunus ilicifolia

moderate

tree

larvae defoliate foliage March-June in colonial tents

Bay Area nativeKeystone species

Sierra plum

Prunus subcordata

high

perennial herb

larvae feed on new foliage during spring growth period

Bay Area nativeKeystone species