Malacosoma incurva

Description

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.