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Oak Processionary imago - side view, Heesch, Netherlands Side view of one of 3 individuals found in my light trap last Friday night. Hairy as this moth is, this one shows the eye a bit more exposed. Some might even call it less obfuscated. Europe,Heesch,Moth Week 2018,Moths,Netherlands,Oak Processionary,Thaumetopoea processionea,World Click/tap to enlarge

Oak Processionary imago - side view, Heesch, Netherlands

Side view of one of 3 individuals found in my light trap last Friday night. Hairy as this moth is, this one shows the eye a bit more exposed. Some might even call it less obfuscated.

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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 02:21.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO64
  • 105mm