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London & Surrey: OPM Caterpillar Warning

Discussion in 'Pests, Diseases and Cures' started by Clare G, Apr 28, 2018.

  1. Clare G

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    Now, I haven't actually seen any of these yet, thank goodness. It is a single specimen of an Oak Processionary Moth caterpillar. They are fascinating--they do indeed hang around oak trees, forming processions and clusters--but also distinctly toxic. Really mustn't even be touched. And there is now an outbreak of them currently in London and Surrey, leading to a health warning: Londoners warned over toxic caterpillars

    Here's a picture of them clustering on an oak tree, in Richmond Park:Oak Processionary Moth:

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      Good morning @Clare G my friend and many thanks,I shall keep a look out for them,enjoy your weekend:smile:
       
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