insect
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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