Oak processionary moth

Thaumetopoea processionea

Oak processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea) is an insect pest.

The Oak Processionary is a moth whose caterpillars are pests in oak forests.This is just one of many forest pests that are moved to un-infested forests by humans moving firewood. Help to protect our forests: don't move firewood!

For more information about this plant pest, see the CAPS data sheet and the CABI data sheet.

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5/2020 - Xylella fastidiosa killing millions of plants in Spain
5/2020 - Guest columnist Neville Evans, Bicton Botanical Gardens Curator, talks about plant pests and diseases
3/2020 - The first oak processionary caterpillars are almost ready to hatch
10/2019 - UK requests further evidence after Italians designate oak processionary moth pest-free area
10/2019 - Oak Processionary Moth - Italian PFA
7/2019 - Dozens of people with serious eye problems due to oak processionary caterpillars
7/2019 - Conservationists urge caution over caterpillars
7/2019 - Native oak trees at threat from Oak Processionary Moth
7/2019 - Oak processionary moth pest discovered on Cardiff trees
6/2019 - Ministry of Health working on national action plan: ministers Dieschbourg and Schneider