I found this moth today, though I am unsure of its name. There is no record of how many moth species are found in Minnesota, so it is difficult to pinpoint.
Correction on my last post...
The caterpillar I mentioned is actually a forest tent caterpillar, not an armyworm. The name armyworm has been incorrectly applied to tree defoliating caterpillars, when in reality, the armyworm primarily feeds on grass, corn, and grains. Regardless, these forest tent caterpillars have large outbreaks every 5 to 10 years and can be detrimental to trees.
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