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Oak Processionary on chair, Heesch, Netherlands One of 3 individuals found last Friday night in my light trap, this one is on the garden chair. Europe,Heesch,Moth Week 2018,Moths,Netherlands,Oak Processionary,Thaumetopoea processionea,World Click/tap to enlarge

Oak Processionary on chair, Heesch, Netherlands

One of 3 individuals found last Friday night in my light trap, this one is on the garden chair.

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The Oak Processionary

The Oak Processionary is a moth whose caterpillars are pests in oak forests and pose a health hazard because of their poisonous setae, which may cause skin irritation and asthma.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jul 23, 2018. Captured Jul 21, 2018 01:40.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO64
  • 105mm