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Caterpillars in bunches out of tree #754146

Asked June 05, 2021, 1:04 PM EDT

Is this killing my tree? I never seen this before

Beltrami County Minnesota

Expert Response

I am sorry but I cannot enlarge the photo to see caterpillars.

Barbara, Anoka County MG, TCA Replied June 05, 2021, 1:12 PM EDT
I think these pictures might be clearer.
Thanks Cheryl Mitchell 

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The Question Asker Replied June 06, 2021, 1:05 PM EDT
Image.jpegI hope this helps whatever they are looks like heads are in tree trunk with bodies just hanging out. None my other trees have this caterpillar type looking things
Thanks
Cheryl Mitchell 
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I think these pictures might be clearer.
Thanks Cheryl Mitchell 

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Sent: Saturday, June 5, 2021 12:12 PM
To: Cheryl Mitchell
Subject: Re: Caterpillars in bunches out of tree (#0024077)
 
The Question Asker Replied June 06, 2021, 1:28 PM EDT

That was immensely helpful.  We believe they are Forest Tent Caterpillars.  They are not killing your tree but do defoliate.  Here is information on this pest: Forest tent caterpillars | UMN Extension

Barbara, Anoka County MG, TCA Replied June 06, 2021, 5:52 PM EDT

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