Oak Processionary Moth


Life Cycle - Instar L4



Notes

Mid May to June.


Start to produce toxic hairs.


Start to form tents, clean and pale colour.


20-25mm.


Accumulation of shed skin.


Protection from predation by birds.


Approx 700,000 toxic hairs each.


Oak Processionary Moth - Instar L4

Oak Processionary Moth - Instar L4

Oak Processionary Moth - Instar L4