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Pine Processionary Moth

Thaumetopoea pityocampa

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Field Notes

Description:

1.5 cm brownish moth

Habitat:

countryside house near the lightbulb outside

Reference Links:

Pine Processionary Moth - Thaumetopoea pityocampa - Overview

Species ID Suggestions

Pine Processionary Moth

Thaumetopoea pityocampa

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Maniacval
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Comments (2)
PedroNicolau
So now I know what comes out of those scary caterpillars.

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
Mission
Portugal's Biodiversity
Mission
European Butterflies and Moths
Mission
Moths of the World

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PublishedSeptember 1, 2013

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