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Oak Processionary imago - front view II, Heesch, Netherlands Another front view of the imago (adult) of the infamous Oak Processionary moth. I found 3 individuals near the moth light trap. Europe,Heesch,Moth Week 2018,Moths,Netherlands,Oak Processionary,Thaumetopoea processionea,World Click/tap to enlarge

Oak Processionary imago - front view II, Heesch, Netherlands

Another front view of the imago (adult) of the infamous Oak Processionary moth. I found 3 individuals near the moth light trap.

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    Flown Kimmerling
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    Beautiful shot! Posted 7 years ago
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      Ferdy Christant
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      Thank you, Lisa! This species is very calm and large enough to properly focus on. Posted 7 years ago

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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 24, 2018. Captured Jul 21, 2018 02:15.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO64
  • 105mm

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