oak processionary moth

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:butterfly
gptkbp:adultColor brown
gptkbp:adultEmergence mid to late summer
gptkbp:adultHas white forewing markings
gptkbp:affects human health
oak forests
gptkbp:averageWingspan 25–35 mm
gptkbp:consideredPest yes
gptkbp:controls biological control
chemical control
mechanical removal
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Carl_Linnaeus
gptkbp:describedYear 1758
gptkbp:distributionExpandedTo gptkb:Belgium
gptkb:Denmark
gptkb:Germany
gptkb:Netherlands
gptkb:Sweden
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:family gptkb:Notodontidae
gptkbp:foundIn northern Europe
central Europe
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Thaumetopea
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label oak processionary moth
gptkbp:larvaeAreKnownFor processional behavior
toxic hairs
gptkbp:larvaeColor grey
gptkbp:larvaeForm silken nests
gptkbp:larvaeHave dark stripes
white hairs
gptkbp:larvaeMoveIn nose-to-tail processions
gptkbp:larvaeStageDuration about 2 months
gptkbp:larvalHostPlant oak trees
gptkbp:larvalStage spring to early summer
gptkbp:laysEggs oak twigs
gptkbp:lifespan few days
gptkbp:listedOn notifiable pest in the UK
gptkbp:nativeTo southern Europe
gptkbp:order gptkb:Lepidoptera
gptkbp:predators birds
bats
gptkbp:pupation late summer
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Thaumetopea_processionea
gptkbp:threats public health
urban trees
gptkbp:toxicHairsCause respiratory problems
skin irritation
allergic reactions
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Quercus_species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6