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The oak processionary moth is a harmful butterfly that is spreading in Germany. Has a woman found a nest of the dangerous animal?
Kassel – The oak processionary moth is becoming more and more common, especially in Bavaria. Contact with the caterpillar’s hairs can trigger allergic reactions. The animal is often confused with the harmless webworm moth – what did a woman discover in the forest?
Nest discovered in the forest – is it a dangerous animal?
On Facebook A video of the nest was shared, showing the animals. This led to a lively discussion about which animal it was. Some were sure that only bagworms could be seen in the video: “These are bagworms. Which one depends on which Tree it is. The sack-like web is typical. They are definitely not oak processionary moths,” one user was sure.
Bagworms usually attract attention with ghostly white threads that hang from trees and bushes. Nature Conservation Association Nabu Hamburg writes, they mainly cover willows, poplars and fruit trees with it. The animals are not dangerous, they just eat the host plants completely bare. With oak processionary moths, things are different, their hair should not be touched under any circumstances. Some users were downright disgusted at the sight of the nest: “Now I’m itching.” This Feeling also triggers the Nosferatu spider in some people.
“Don’t touch!” – Nest could belong to the oak processionary moth
The oak processionary moth has spread more and more in Germany in recent years. According to experts, this is due to the Climate change This is because the butterflies love the warm air. The caterpillar’s small stinging hairs can cause allergic reactions and inflammation of the eyes. People can even come into contact with the hairs when they are blown away, so they can be dangerous even without touching the caterpillars.
Some Facebook users were sure that the video showed poisonous caterpillars: “It looks like the oak processionary moth when I look at the individual animals above. The caterpillars have hair and look dark colored, while the webworms have little to no hair and are rather light.” One user suspected that the nest could have come loose from an oak tree and is therefore hanging in a bush – but no one can be completely sure from the footage. Another Caterpillar continues to spread. (rd)
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