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Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth

Malacosoma disstria

Worldwide: 41,903 observations
Group: Insects

About

The forest tent caterpillar moth (Malacosoma disstria) is a North American moth found throughout the United States and Canada, especially in the eastern regions.

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Recent sightings near Vancouver

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Jul 8, 2026Colony Farm Rd, Coquitlam, BC, CAObserver: WillView observation from Jul 8, 2026 on iNaturalist
Jul 6, 2026NB Douglas Rd @ Still Creek Ave, Burnaby, BC V5C 0G9, CanadaObserver: Seb HView observation from Jul 6, 2026 on iNaturalist
Jun 12, 2026Alaksen National Wildlife Area, Delta, BC, CAObserver: Anna HatzakisView observation from Jun 12, 2026 on iNaturalist
Jun 6, 2026Greater Vancouver, CA-BC, CAObserver: Isobel Myhill-JonesView observation from Jun 6, 2026 on iNaturalist
May 30, 2026Delta, BC V4K 3N3, CanadaObserver: Monica DgsView observation from May 30, 2026 on iNaturalist
May 29, 2026The University of British Columbia, Greater Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: jacklidView observation from May 29, 2026 on iNaturalist