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For the English speaking folks: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak_processionary

This particular caterpillar has seen explosionary growth and when it sheds its copious hairs, they cause extreme irritation.

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Sounds like it needs a sign. Beware of attack caterpillars!

Drug addicts are known to keep attack caterpillars locked and loaded, protecting their stash. Rumor has it they’re distantly related to attack porcupines

Fun fact: You may find signs warning of the oak processionary moth in some of the woods in Vienna, Austria[1].

[1]: https://www.vienna.at/2018/05/eichen-wien-16-9-017650366-650...

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