11,902 observationsLeast Concern
Western Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma californica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Lepidoptera βΊFamily: Lasiocampidae βΊGenus: Malacosoma
About
Malacosoma californicum, the western tent caterpillar, is a moth of the family Lasiocampidae. It is a tent caterpillar. It is found in the western part of the Nearctic ecozone.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Western Tent Caterpillar Moth is Malacosoma californica.
- Western Tent Caterpillar Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Western Tent Caterpillar Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Western Tent Caterpillar Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Western Tent Caterpillar Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Western Tent Caterpillar Moth belongs to the family Lasiocampidae.
- Western Tent Caterpillar Moth belongs to the genus Malacosoma.