Pine Processionary Larva
Thaumetopoea pityocampa (larva)
A hairy caterpillar of pine woods and plantations, usually sheltering by day in a silken nest on pine branches. It feeds mainly on pine needles, often at night, using small mandibles to strip foliage. Its most notable defense is a coat of urticating hairs that can cause severe irritation in predators and people. Late larvae are famous for moving nose-to-tail in processions when searching for a pupation site.
- Type
- Venom
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- Pine Processionary Larva
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