Do Tent Caterpillars Turn into Butterflies?

Like all butterflies and moths, eastern tent caterpillars undergo complete metamorphosis with four stages: ... Adult - Moths fly in search of mates in May and June, and live just long enough to reproduce.

Should I kill tent caterpillars?

Sometimes getting rid of tent caterpillars means killing them. While small infestations can be taken care of by dropping the nests into soapy water, contact insecticides work best for larger populations. Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is the most effective. ... Apply spray directly to foliage and tent worm nests.

What does tent caterpillar turn into?

An adult male eastern tent moth. The adult moth emerges from the cocoon about 3 weeks later. The moth is reddish-brown with two pale stripes running diagonally across each forewing. Moths mate and females begin to lay eggs on small branches.