#PineProcessionaryMoth (Traumatocampa pityocampa) nests on a big Pinus nigra in a city centre. Larvae's irritating hairs can harm people and animals. Removal or destruction of the nests should be done in winter, and warnings to citizens placed in the surroundings.

Warmer and brighter winters than before: Ecological and public health challenges from the expansion of the pine processionary moth (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) Assessing the species ecological responses to ongoing climate change is a critical challenge in environmental science. Rising temperatures, particular…

Excited to share our latest article discussing how #climate #change is driving the spread of the pine processionary moth #Thaumetopoea #pityocampa — a species that’s becoming a real public health concern.

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The #PineProcessionaryMoth (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) continues to spread northwards in France 👇

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All #pine #trees of the Lyon University campus are equipped with ecological traps (Ecopiege) for #PineProcessionaryMoth caterpillars (Thaumetopoea pityocampa)
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