Brown tail moths first arrived in the US in the late 19th century by way of Cape Cod. For nearly twenty years, ... Brown tail moth caterpillars first began to appear in his trees four years ago, and ...

Brown-tail moths are native to the UK and are usually seen in their caterpillar stage between April and July. According to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), they should only be handled with ...

The brown tail moths have been reported in Aylesham. Picture: Barry Goodwin. They also attack other deciduous trees, strippng the leaves away in a short time if there are enough caterpillars.

Hairs on the brown-tail moth caterpillars can break off as barbs, causing skin rashes, headaches, and, in extreme cases, breathing difficulties, said North Norfolk District Council.

RESIDENTS are being urged to be on their guard over brown-tail moth caterpillars following warm weather.

Researchers at the University of Maine have been conducting brown-tail moth surveys ... multiply that by about 350 and that’s how many caterpillars could be feeding on that tree,” said ...

A brown-tail moth caterpillar has been found in a Folkestone garden (51045104) He said: "I didn't have gloves on so it's lucky I didn't grab it with my bare hands. "I hope there isn't an infestation.

Brown tail moth caterpillars are native to mainland Europe and are believed to have accidentally arrived in Britain in 2005 via Dutch trees imported from the continent.