Notodontidae : Thaumetopoeinae
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Oak Processionary
Thaumetopoea processionea

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2022 / 71.001

A batch of larvae was found on 29th June 2019 on an oak in a village in mid-Staffordshire. The tree had been planted recently on the village green. The larvae were destroyed.

Note If you find this species, especially the larvae, then the plant health authorities MUST be informed immediately.

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Recorded in 1 (1%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2019.
Last Recorded in 2019.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 16-17mm (f), 14-16mm (m)
Flight: July - September
Foodplant:   Oaks
GB Status: Naturalised / Immigrant
Former Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Date#VC10k Area
29/06/2019+VC39 - StaffordshireSJ93 -

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