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Pine processionary nest

Thaumetopoea pityocampa

Photo by RaquelAntunes
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Field Notes

Description:

This year the pine trees nearby are full of nests. I think the lack of rain has contributed to this proliferation.

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Pine Processionary

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Comments (4)
HemaShah
Raquel, I find the fact that these are caterpillar nests very interesting!! Good spot!
RaquelAntunes
Sorry Emma, my english is not very good... I do not understand the question. It is a nest of caterpillars.....

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Portugal's Biodiversity
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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2012

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