Realistic Fall Webworm Moth Plush – Soft, Detailed, and Perfect for Nature Enthusiasts

The Fall Webworm (Hyphantria cunea) is a fascinating species of moth best known for its larval stage, which creates large, messy webbed nests on tree branches in late summer and fall. Native to North America, these caterpillars are highly adaptable and have spread across Europe, Asia, and even Central Asia! Unlike tent caterpillars, their webs cover the tips of branches and can house hundreds of larvae munching away on leaves. Amazingly, fall webworms feed on over 600 plant species, making them one of the most polyphagous insects.

These caterpillars are social creatures, living and feeding together in their silky webs, which also help them trap heat for faster growth. If disturbed, they perform synchronized "wiggles" as a defense mechanism. While they sometimes defoliate trees, they are mostly harmless to healthy plants. Fun fact: they’ve even earned the nickname "fuzzy trees" in the Southern U.S. when their webs cover entire trees!