brown-tail moth

• Eine Schmetterlingsart (Euproctis chrysorrhoea), deren Raupen mit Brennhaaren bedeckt sind, die Hautausschläge und Atemwegsprobleme verursachen können. Sie gilt in vielen Regionen als Schädling.

A species of moth (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) whose caterpillars are covered in irritating hairs that can cause skin rashes and respiratory issues. It is considered a pest in many regions.

1. Invasive pest speciesC2formal

   A type of moth (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) whose caterpillars are covered in irritating hairs that can cause skin rashes and respiratory issues.

   Invasive Schädlingsart

   • The brown-tail moth caterpillar has hairs that can cause severe dermatitis.
   • Infestations of the brown-tail moth have been reported in coastal areas.
   • Local authorities are monitoring the spread of the brown-tail moth.