biopreparados.es

Pine processionary

Pine processionary

Larva — Lepidoptera

What is an opportunist?

An "opportunist" is a population (fungi, bacteria, insects…) that takes advantage of a favourable environment to settle in, multiply and feed on it. It often develops when the natural defences of the affected organism are weakened — for genetic reasons or linked to context (water stress, deficiencies, nutritional imbalances, overcrowding…). This is typically the case in monocultures, where a single host plant, uniform and present in large numbers, offers ideal ground for it to spread.

Identification key : Hairy caterpillar (processionary and allies) (Larva) Butterflies and moths (Adult (and nymphs resembling the adult))

Scientific name : Thaumetopoea pityocampa

Other names : Pine processionary caterpillar

Mediterranean moth whose caterpillars live in groups in white silk nests spun on sunny branches of pines and cedars. They eat needles in autumn and winter and descend to the ground in single file in late winter to pupate. Their stinging hairs cause reactions in people and animals.

Crops affected : Cedar, Pine

Source : Thaumetopoea pityocampa (THAUPI)[Overview] — EPPO Global Database — EPPO

This page lists the bio-preparations in the collection that other references associate with this opportunist: Pine processionary.

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See also

Crops

Pine Cedar

Opportunists of the same crops

Pine wood nematode Beetles Phytophthora cinnamomi root rot Xylella fastidiosa Cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa) Tomato spotted wilt virus

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