Oak Processionary Moth


Life Cycle - Instar L4



Notes

Mid May to June.


Start to produce toxic hairs.


Approx 700,000 toxic hairs each.


Protection from predation by birds.


They’re now about 20-25mm.


Start to form tents, clean and pale in colour.


Accumulation of shed skin within the tents.


Oak Processionary Moth - Instar L4

Oak Processionary Moth - Instar L4

Oak Processionary Moth - Instar L4