Oak Processionary Moth


Life Cycle - Instar L3



Notes

Mid May.


The caterpillars have grown to between 10-15mm.


Start to produce toxic hairs, but not many.


They begin to aggregate in large groups.


Due to their toxic hairs they are pretty much protected from predators.


Oak Processionary Moth - Instar L3

Oak Processionary Moth - Instar L3