Oak processionary moth
Larva — Lepidoptera
Identification key : Hairy caterpillar (processionary and allies) (Larva)
Butterflies and moths (Adult (and nymphs resembling the adult))
Scientific name : Thaumetopoea processionea
Other names : Oak processionary caterpillar
Moth of central and southern Europe whose caterpillars eat oak leaves in spring and move in processions. They spin silk nests pressed against the trunk and large branches. Their stinging hairs, which stay active in the nests for years, cause skin and respiratory reactions.
Crops affected : Holm oak, Oak
Source : Thaumetopoea processionea (THAUPR)[Overview] — EPPO Global Database — EPPO
This page lists the bio-preparations in the collection that other references associate with this opportunist: Oak processionary moth.
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