Dangers of Pine Processionary Caterpillars

processionary-caterpillar

When in Spain many people may wonder about scorpions, spiders and venomous snakes and will not be aware that they are much more likely to endanger themselves and their pets by getting too close to an innocent looking line of caterpillars that can be found crossing a pavement, road or footpath during the first months of the year. So, what are the dangers of Pine Processionary Caterpillars?

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Hummingbird hawk-moth – Macroglossum stellatarum – Esfinge colibrí

Hummingbird hawk-moth - Macroglossum stellatarum - Esfinge colibrí

English Name: Hummingbird hawk-moth Scientific Name: Macroglossum stellatarum Spanish Name: Esfinge colibrí Mostly Diurnal, the Hummingbird hawk-moth – Macroglossum stellatarum – Esfinge colibrí prefers to fly in bright sunlight but it will also take wing at dawn, at dusk or at night; in rain, or on cool, dull days. They shy away from very hot … Read more