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Malacosoma Constricta
''Malacosoma constricta'', also known as the Pacific tent caterpillar, is a species of moth endemic to North America. ''Malacosoma constricta'' is known from California, Oregon, and Washington (state), Washington and is reported only on oaks. In California, subspecies ''M. constrictum austrinum'' is found from Santa Barbara County, California, Santa Barbara County southward; ''M. constrictum constrictum'' occurs from Los Angeles County northward. Larvae feed on leaves, often defoliating affected branches. Pacific tent caterpillars spin rudimentary tents that can be up to wide. The larvae feed in groups outside the tent, entering it only to molt. Pacific tent caterpillars have speckles on the sides, orange hairs on top and grayish or cream colored hairs on the sides. The head is dark blue. Eggs, laid along sticks in clumps, are golden yellow. According to the U.S. Forest Service, "Other than obvious aesthetic impacts, tent caterpillars typically do not cause major damage on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Henry Edwards
William Henry Edwards (March 15, 1822 – April 2, 1909) was an American businessman and entomologist. He was an industrial pioneer in the coalfields of West Virginia, opening some of the earliest mines in the southern part of the state. He was also a prominent naturalist specializing in the study of butterflies. He wrote ''The Butterflies of North America'', a three-volume treatise that is highly regarded for its scholarship and the quality of its illustrations. Biography Edwards was born in Hunter, New York, a village that had been founded by his family just five years earlier and originally called Edwardsville. The son of William W. Edwards and Helen Ann (Mann) Edwards, he came from a prominent and successful American family. His father was a businessman involved in banking, insurance and European imports. His grandfather was Colonel William Edwards, founder of the family tannery business and inventor of several devices used in the manufacture of leather goods. His great-great- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |