Oak Processionary
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| Scientific name | Thaumetopoea processionea |
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| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Higher classification | Thaumetopoea |
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Rank | Species |
| Family | Thaumetopoeidae |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2069076 |
About Oak Processionary
The oak processionary is a moth whose caterpillars can be found in oak forests, where they feed on oak leaves, causing significant damage. They travel in nose-to-tail processions, often arrow-headed, with a leader followed by rows of several caterpillars abreast.
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Oak processionary Photos
