Caterpillar danger

caterpillar at all times.

Thaumetopoea pitycampa is a moth that, in its caterpillar phase, is known as the pine processionary and is common in the Mediterranean.

It is important to know the biological cycle of this larva since when they are in the maturation phase, they come down from the pine tree to bury themselves in the ground and pupate and become a butterfly.

Their descent from the tree in a row in February and March is why they are called processionary caterpillars.

BENITACHELL has invested in its historic centre and church, a locally listed building, to encourage people to use and enjoy them. New benches, planters and bins with three recycling fractions have already been installed, and traffic to some streets has been diverted to enhance what the council calls an “architectural jewel”.

To avoid inconveniencing local residents, the council has installed remotely controlled bollards and provided them with remote controls. An