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Insecta, Lepidoptera, Notodontidae
The pine processionary (Thaumetopoea ...
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 pine trees by gregarious ...
Do not handle! The 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.
Found on an Iron Bark Tree... More Info: Thanks to Daniele.. ...
Balcony, attracted from surrounding countryside by night light, limestone ...
A mediterranian species of processionary ...
This is an innocent looking moth but its ...
Sibling group of pine processionary ...
Ca. 3-4cm in length, ostensible reddish eyes proportionate to it's size; fuzzy, ...
Unusual to find a solitary one and it was larger than normal also
A very hairy white caterpillar with bright red stripe along its back. These ...
abdomen of the caterpillar in front. |
Adult:
The Pine
These are extremely dangerous to humans and pets as their hairs are extremely ...
This is a nest of caterpillars of the
Ochrogaster lunifer, commonly known as the
The Hoopoe is a medium sized bird, 25–32 cm (9.8-12.6 in) long, with a 44–48 cm ...
of devouring insect larvae and pupae in quantity, eagerly feeding on tussock ...
