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Insecta, Lepidoptera, Notodontidae
My son Afonso spotted this huge line of caterpillars moving on the dirt road.
Balcony, attracted from surrounding countryside by night light.
Wing span 36-38mm
Best known for large silken tents constructed in
A mediterranian species of processionary ...
Wingspan 30-40 mm, body length 10-12 mm
It was found dead this morning and in the afternoon it was taken by a Wasp.
Balcony, attracted from surrounding countryside by night light, limestone ...
Sibling group of pine
Unusual to find a solitary one and it was larger than normal also
This is an innocent looking moth but its ...
Ca. 3-4cm in length, ostensible reddish eyes proportionate to it's size; fuzzy, ...
abdomen of the caterpillar in front. |
Adult:
The
These are extremely dangerous to humans and pets as their hairs are extremely ...
This is a nest of caterpillars of the