Gardiner of kimble parliamentary under secretary of state. The oak processionary moth opm thaumetopoea processionea causes serious damages to oak trees in forest, urban and other landscapes as well as severe allergic reactions to humans and animals. General information about thaumetopoea processionea thaupr eppo global database. Position statement on the oak processionary moth thaumetopoea processionea background. This order amends the plant health england order 2015 s. Thaumetopoea definition of thaumetopoea by merriamwebster. Opm raises particular concerns for managers because of the potential risks the caterpillars pose to public and animal health 16,17. Large populations can strip whole oak trees bare figure 1, b, leaving them more vulnerable to other pests and diseases and to other stresses such as drought. The oak processionary moth is a native of southern europe but its range has been expanding northwards over the past. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. In particular, captures of male oak processionary moth opm thaumetopoea processionea in pheromone traps can be highly variable, hence, two trials were conducted to determine whether the tree species in which traps are positioned or edge effects are influential factors in opm. Thaumetopoea processionea moths arthropod pests oak processionary moth. Caterpillar dermatitis lepidopterism is a disease that is caused by butterflies, moths and their caterpillars. They are a human irritant because of their venomous setae hairs, which can cause.
The oak processionary moth opm was first recorded in britain from cornwall in 1983 it was also seen in guernsey in the same year. Stephen bennett 8th october 2018 secretary to the forestry commissioners explanatory note this note is not part of the order this order amends the plant health forestry order 2005 s. However, high habitat connectivity may also hasten the spread of invasive species. Many factors influence the efficiency of insect pheromone trapping systems. The adults occur in fuerteventura in autumn and winter. Pdf monitoring oak processionary moth thaumetopoea. The oak processionary thaumetopoea processionea is widely distributed in europe where it commonly causes urticaria. The oak processionary moth, thaumetopoea processionea, is established in europe and feeds primarily on deciduous oak quercus species. The insect has one generation per year and overwinters as eggs laid on branches of oak trees. Thaumetopoea processionea linnaeus, 1758 fauna europaea. Since 2006, adventive populations have been discovered in west london now considered to be established in several boroughs. We present the case of two brothers with typical skin lesions of leptidopterism.
The oak processionary moth thaumetopoea processionea or opm, is a defoliating pest of oak that can threaten the health of trees through increased stress. This record was of a natural immigrant to these shores, with other immigrant examples recorded subsequently. Field observations on egg hatch of thaumetopoea processionea suggest that temporal asynchrony with quercus robur budburst leads to starvation, retarded neonate development and mortality. European union legislation was introduced in 2014 that recognises unaffected areas of the uk as being a protected zone. Establishment of a pest free area for thaumetopoea. Evaluation of a pest risk analysis on thaumetopoea. Thaumetopoea processionea, and therefore ensure that stakeholders are aware of the symptoms caused by infestation by this pest. Establishment of a pest free area for thaumetopoea processionea i am writing to you regarding the recent establishment of the pest free area pfa for thaumetopoea processionea in the pistoia nursery district as well as some parts of the municipality of montemurlo in tuscany. Using electric network theory to model the spread of oak. The panel was also asked to consider in its opinion the plant health risk of t.
Oak processionary moth thaumetopoea processionea or opm was accidentally introduced into london on imported oak trees and now poses a threat to the future of oak in the urban landscape. Enter the name or part of a name you wish to search for. Oak processionary moth thaumetopoea processionea, opm was first accidentally introduced to parts of south east england in 2005. Oak processionary moth opm, thaumetopoea processionea is a tree pest. Oak processionary thaumetopoea processionea linnaeus, 1758 wingspan 2535 mm. The pine processionary thaumetopoea pityocampa is a moth of the family thaumetopoeidae.
Please consider giving a credit hyperlink to if you use the photos on this site using the attribution code in the below box. Thaumetopoea processionea thaumetopoea processionea purdue universit. The genus thaumetopoea contains the processionary moths, a group of lepidopteran associated with forest trees, well known for the social behaviour of the larvae and for carrying urticating setae. Clinical signs and symptoms vary from itchy skin lesions to conjunctivitis, pharyngitis, malaise and anaphylactic reactions. Thaumetopoea definition is a genus of chiefly palaearctic notodontid moths comprising the processionary moths. In particular, the order imposes additional requirements on the introduction of certain plants of. They travel in nosetotail processions hence their name, often arrowheaded, with a leader followed by rows of several caterpillars abreast. Thaumetopoea processionea, bulgaria, distribution introduction the oak processionary moth, thaumetopoea processionea linnaeus, 1758 lepidoptera. Health effects of exposure to setae of oak processionary. Oak processionary moth oak processionary identifying features. Habitat fragmentation is increasing as a result of anthropogenic activities, especially in urban areas. More difficult to see, smaller, shorter hairs are also present and are approximately 0. A central and southern european species, adults males of this moth occasionally appear as vagrants, usually in august and on the south coast.
The larvae can be found there from january to early april. The influence of pheromone lure source, trap design and height above the ground on capture rates. Oak processionary caterpillar thaumetopoea processionea. You may reuse this information excluding logos free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the open government licence v3. The species is absent in only some of the northern and southern parts of the continent. Roughly, over the past decade, the moths range has spread northwards and the species has now became established in the warmer regions of. Where we have identified any third party information you will need to obtain permission from the holders.
Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Evaluation of a pest risk analysis on thaumetopoea processionea 3 groenen, f. The larva is covered with long whitish hairs arising from reddish warts, contrasted against a bluegray coloration above the line of the spiracles and a greenish gray below. Opm was first accidentally introduced to england in 2005, and is subject to a governmentled programme of survey and control to minimise its population, spread and impacts. The oak processionary moth thaumetopoea processionea was now entered the uk. Historical distribution of the oak processionary moth thaumetopoea processionea in europe suggests recolonization instead of expansion article pdf available in agricultural and forest entomology.
Thaumetopoea processionea l or d they have been grown throughout their life in a site with complete physical protection against the introduction of thaumetopoea processionea l. Monitoring oak processionary moth thaumetopoea processionea l. Historical distribution of the oak processionary moth thaumetopoea processionea in europe. The next year in april, after hibernation in the nests, again some pimplas emerged. Current and future distribution of the invasive oak. Oak processionary thaumetopoea processionea ukmoths. The pupa aestivates then and lie partly several years. Notodontidae is spread almost throughout europe maksymov, 1978.
This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 3. Host and phenology shifts in the evolution of the social. It is, however, necessar y that fur ther sur veys be car r ied out. In their imago adult moth form, members of this genus live a few days without feeding some thaumetopoea species, for example. Damage information source image sources thaumetopoea processionea thaumetopoea processionea the is a moth whose caterpillars are pests in oak forests and pose a health hazard. The goal of this work is to produce a phylogeny for thaumetopoea and to identify the main. Thaumetopoea is a genus of moths belonging to the family notodontidae. Temporal synchrony of thaumetopoea processionea egg hatch. Early attempts at eradication of the moth failed and significant resources have since been spent by government on monitoring and controlling opm through the use of insecticides or bio. For existing opm populations, reference should be made to the current control plan. Thaumetopoea herculeana inhabits dry slopes, stony pastures and similar biotopes.
Keep in mind that the search is only based on the full taxon name. Read monitoring oak processionary moth thaumetopoea processionea l. Early attempts at eradication of the moth failed and significant resources have since been spent by government on monitoring and controlling opm through the use of insecticides or biopesticides as it. Thaumetopoea processionea wikispecies, free species. Gristwood and toms are tree surgeons and arborists with specialist knowledge in the removal of the oak processionary moth founded in 1974, gristwood and toms, has grown into one of the. Sometimes placed in the genus traumatocampa, it is one of the most destructive species to pines and cedars in central asia, north africa and the countries of southern europe. To provide guidance on steps to be taken whenever symptoms of attack by thaumetopoea processionea are observed. The oak processionary moth opm is a risk to human halth and a major defoliator of oak in europe. Pdf historical distribution of the oak processionary.
Pdf evaluation of a pest risk analysis on thaumetopoea. Thaumetopoea processionea, a processionary native to oak forests across southern europe, also occurring as an invasive species in northern europe 2018, robin mckie, the observer, 28 april. The caterpillars larvae of oak processionary moth opm are pests of oak trees, and a hazard to human and animal health. Unlike some defoliators, this pest can survive if hatching occurs before b. Although a native of southern europe, the thermophilic oak processionary moth opm, thaumetopoea processionea is expanding its prevalence to encompass central and northern europe. The species was first described by michael denis and ignaz schiffermuller in 1775. Outbreaks of thaumetopoea processionea could be detected by amateur moth recorders we analysed moth trapping from the netherlands and applied results to the uk. The taxonomy of the genus is partly unresolved and a phylogenetic approach is lacking. The oak processionary thaumetopoea processionea is a moth whose caterpillars can be found in oak forests, where they feed on oak leaves, causing significant damage. Evaluation of a pest risk analysis on thaumetopoea processionea l. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Predicting shifts in the distribution and abundance of pest organisms relies on an accurate forecasting of their response to climate change. Oak is its preferred food source, but it also attacks hazel, hornbeam, sweet chestnut, birch and beech.
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