Latin Name | Thaumetopoea processionea |
Common Name | oak processionary moth |
Biology | Lepidopteran (Notodontidae); larvae form communal silk nests; feed on pine needles; larvae have urticating hairs; univoltine. |
Damage | Defoliation of pine trees; larval hairs cause allergic reactions in humans/animals. |
Distribution Regions | Europe (e.g., France, Italy, Germany) and Middle East (e.g., Turkey) in pine forests. |
Monitoring | Pheromone trapping (sexual pheromones); visual detection of silk nests. |
Recommended Traps | Delta traps or funnel traps baited with Thaumetopoea processionea pheromones. |
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