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Not all projections on caterpillars are setae.

Not all projections on caterpillars are setae.

Fall webworms are covered in harmless spines that serve as a warning to other organisms to think twice about these touching or eating these caterpillars.

Fall webworms are covered in harmless spines that serve as a warning to other organisms to think twice about these touching or eating these caterpillars.

The webworms we’re seeing in record numbers this year started as eggs laid by a female moth on the ends of branches.

The webworms we’re seeing in record numbers this year started as eggs laid by a female moth on the ends of branches.

Host Amanda McNulty explains why residents should not be alarmed at the massive number of fall webworms our state is seeing.

Host Amanda McNulty explains why residents should not be alarmed at the massive number of fall webworms our state is seeing.

Host Amanda McNulty explains why there have been an unusual amount of fall webworms outside lately.

Host Amanda McNulty explains why there have been an unusual amount of fall webworms outside lately.