tree question
 

We're FL natives on vacation in NC, where we occassionally see large,
tightly wound cobwebs on branches in trees. What insect or creature
creates these cobwebs?

Most likely tent caterpillars.


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We're FL natives on vacation in NC, where we occassionally see large,
tightly wound cobwebs on branches in trees. What insect or creature
creates these cobwebs?

"pam" wrote in message
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Most likely tent caterpillars.




Jusr reminded me- as small children in the 50's we collected these
caterpillars and actually sold them door to door!
And amazingly some folks actually bought them. I think we asked maybe two
cents apiece- just enough for ice cream money. I can't imagine that many
children would be met with such willing door answerers nowadays!



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Toni
South Florida USA
Zone 10b
http://ww.cearbhaill.com

Toni wrote:




Jusr reminded me- as small children in the 50's we collected these
caterpillars and actually sold them door to door!
And amazingly some folks actually bought them. I think we asked maybe two
cents apiece- just enough for ice cream money. I can't imagine that many
children would be met with such willing door answerers nowadays!



When I was a kid we tried to sell Buckeyes. Once they started falling it
was a race to see who could gather the most. I only remember one person
buying them though. And I never could make holes in them to thread them.
Bet I was the only girl on our street without a necklace.

Jean
Zone 5 OH
Go Tribe!