These hairy, robust caterpillars may be white or multicolored, solid, or banded. They often feed in the upper canopy where they are noticeable, so populations are frequently overestimated. Smaller larvae tend to feed in the lower canopy or on the underside of leaves, so early infestations can go unnoticed. This insect is only an occasional problem in Minnesota, except for drought years.
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