Oak processionary moths in the UK. The oak processionary moth first reached the UK in the early 2000s, becoming established in 2005 and 2006.It is believed that the caterpillars were imported as part ...

The oak processionary moth was not a pro­blem in the past. Since 1995, however, a strong increase in this formerly rare butter­fly has been observed in Lower and Middle Franconia as well as in ...

Oak processionary moth caterpillars and their nests of white silken webbing contain hairs that can cause itchy rashes, eye and throat irritation and should not be touched under any circumstances, ...

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Oak Processionary Moths can be identified by their dome or teardrop-shaped nests, which range in size from a ping pong ball to as large as a rucksack. They are white when fresh, but soon become ...

Usually, oak processionary moth (OPM) caterpillars are seen from May to July and this toxic caterpillar can be bad news for both animals and humans.

The oak processionary moth must not be touched in any circumstances. Comments. News. Samantha Leathers. 03:00, 31 May 2025. The caterpillars and their nests can cause health issues in humans ...

The oak processionary moth, Thaumetopoea processionea, is a small brown moth native to southern Europe. The adults are short-lived grayish-brown insects which don't feed, and are hard to come by ...

The public is being urged to keep an eye out for oak processionary moth caterpillars, a pest which damages trees and poses a health risk to people. The warning comes at the start of the greatest ...