Figure 1.

General seasonal cycle of the eastern tent caterpillar in Alabama. Based on multi-year records taken primarily in Lee and Macon counties in the east-central area of the state. Dates of onset and end of periods of development from dates of earliest beginning to latest ending observed among the several years. Duration of each stage is shorter, but will generally fall within the indicated time span in any year.

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