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Malacosoma incurva

Malacosoma incurva, the southwestern tent caterpillar moth, is a species of moth of the family Lasiocampidae. It was first described by Henry Edwards in 1882. It is found in south-western North America, including Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah.

The wingspan is about 27 mm.

The larvae feed on Populus fremontii, Salix and Prunus species.

Subspecies

  • Malacosoma incurva incurva
  • Malacosoma incurva discoloratum <small>(Neumoegen, 1893)</small>

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