Definition of Processionary. Meaning of Processionary. Synonyms of Processionary

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Definition of Processionary

Processionary
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 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...
- Ochrogaster lunifer, the bag-shelter moth or processionary caterpillar, is a member of the family Notodontidae. The species was first described by Gottlieb...
- [clarification needed] The larval stage of some Thaumetopoeinae are known as processionary caterpillars, so named because they move in columns in search of food...
- integument of the caterpillars of the pine processionary (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) and oak processionary (Thaumetopoea processionea). It was first identified...
- in 1820. In their caterpillar form, they bear the vernacular name of processionary because their gregarious larvae con****uously move in single file. The...
- individuals may parti****te in group regurgitation or displays. Pine processionary (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) caterpillars often link into a long train...
- hours to make one revolution. Similar phenomena have been noted in processionary caterpillars and fish. Feedback loop – Process where information about...
- An adult male pine processionary moth (Thaumetopoea pityocampa). This species is a serious forest pest when in its larval state. Notice the bristle springing...
- climate change has extended and consolidated the range of the pine processionary moths, who defoliate pines, including in the pinelands of northern Albania...