About Malacosoma incurva (Edwards, 1882)
Malacosoma incurva, commonly known as the southwestern tent caterpillar moth, is a moth species belonging to the family Lasiocampidae. It was first formally described by Henry Edwards in 1882. This moth is found in the southwestern region of North America, with recorded occurrences in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah. The wingspan of adult individuals is approximately 27 millimeters. The caterpillar larvae of this species feed on plants from the species Populus fremontii, as well as plants from the Salix and Prunus genera.
