Definition of Processionary moth. Meaning of Processionary moth. Synonyms of Processionary moth

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Definition of Processionary moth

Processionary moth
Processionary Pro*ces"sion*a*ry, a. [Cf. LL. processionarius, F. processionnaire.] Pertaining to a procession; consisting in processions; as, processionary service. Processionary moth (Zo["o]l.), any moth of the genus Cnethocampa, especially C. processionea of Europe, whose larv[ae] make large webs on oak trees, and go out to feed in regular order. They are covered with stinging hairs.

Meaning of Processionary moth from wikipedia

- The pine processionary (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) is a moth of the subfamily Thaumetopoeinae in the family Notodontidae, known for the irritating hairs...
- The oak processionary (OPM) (Thaumetopoea processionea) is a moth whose caterpillars can be found in oak forests, where they feed on oak leaves, causing...
- Trichiocercus sparshalli Comparison of butterflies and moths Ochrogaster lunifer, an Australian processionary caterpillar Kiriakoff, Serge G. (1970-01-01). Lepidoptera:...
- Moths are a group of insects that includes all members of the order Lepidoptera that are not butterflies. They were previously classified as suborder...
- in 1820. In their caterpillar form, they bear the vernacular name of processionary because their gregarious larvae con****uously move in single file. The...
- infected leaves are shed early. Another significant threat, the oak processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea), has emerged in the UK since 2006. The...
- species considered by humans to be pests, such as the pupae of the processionary moth, a damaging forest pest which few other birds will eat because of...
- of the Lepidoptera involves their differentiation into butterflies and moths. Butterflies are a natural monophyletic group, often given the suborder...
- species considered by humans to be pests, such as the pupae of the processionary moth, a damaging forest pest. For this reason the species is afforded protection...
- Ochrogaster lunifer, the bag-shelter moth or processionary caterpillar, is a member of the family Notodontidae. The species was first described by Gottlieb...