Forest+Tent++Caterpillar+Harmful+Effects

The Forest Tent Caterpillar comonly known in upper Wisconsin has a enormous impact on trees and nature. Defiolation, is how the tent caterpillar eats it means that the insect eats tree leaves such as Aspen, Oak, and Birch. With heavy defoliation most trees can survive 2 to 4 years. Some trees that have been defiolated by Forest Tent Caterpillars can produce a second crop of foliage. Science proved that Aspen trees can recover when defoliation occurs from the Forest Tent Caterpillars. But if the tree the insect is snacking on is in poor condition like its health or in drought stress it will most likely die because of the caterpillar. Some trees though will be defolated several times before permanate damage is done. Though this is a case of nature it is a periodic apearance in forest's. When a tree dies it also provids space, light, and nutrients for the underground species such as worms. But the Forest Tent Caterpillars (Malacosomal disstria hubner ) is always going to be a unique touch to the Northern woods of Wisconsin. The Forest Tent Caterpillar isn't always going to be a caterpillar it will transform into a moth but, lucky for trees that attract these pest's the moth does not carry on the same eating habit. It will snack on other food items. Thankyou for reading and feel free to edit this page. Molly Olson
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