Oak processionary
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The oak processionary is a moth whose caterpillars can be found in oak forests, where they feed on oak leaves, causing significant damage. They travel in nose-to-tail processions, often arrow-headed,
Thaumetopoea processionea, closeup
The imago (adult stage)
The nest with caterpillars on the trunk of an oak tree
Caterpillar
Great tit
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The great tit is a small passerine bird in the tit family Paridae. It is widespread and common throughout Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia and as far east as the Amur River. It also occurs in par
Oak processionary
…serious contamination, the use of relatively mild chemical pest killers has been allowed by local authorities. An experiment with bird houses for the great tit began in 2016. It has been observed that great tits like to eat the young, not yet hairy caterpillars in April. Because chemicals may be harmful to…
Great tit Heligan
Great tit in Sweden, winter 2016
At Kew Gardens, London. The British subspecies P. m. newtoni has a wider mid-line ventral stripe on the lower belly than the nominate race
Great tit on a branch