What do gypsy moth egg clusters and caterpillars look like? How are they different from eastern tent caterpillars?
Gypsy moth is the most serious pest of oak trees in Maryland. They hatch in late April or early May. For more details and a picture of an egg cluster, log onto www.hgic.umd.edu/_media/documents/hg44_000.pdf. Eastern tent caterpillar is a common pest of wild cherry trees and hatch in early April. The eastern tent caterpillar is not as serious a threat to trees as the gypsy moth. Click here for a close comparison of these two caterpillars (pdf file). To learn more, log onto www.hgic.umd.edu/_media/documents/hg21_000.pdf.
