OPM Caterpillars Quiz

Where do OPM caterpillars mostly live?

• In pine trees

• In oak trees

• In maple trees

• In birch trees

How do OPM caterpillars move?

• In a straight line

• In a zigzag pattern

• In nose-to-tail processions

• Randomly

What do OPM caterpillars build?

• Wooden nests

• Silken webbing trails and nests

• Mud houses

• Leaf shelters

What shape are the nests of OPM caterpillars usually?

• Square

• Dome or teardrop-shaped

• Circular

• Triangular

What is the oak processionary moth (OPM) a hazard to?

• Health of oak trees, people, and animals

• Health of fish and birds

• Health of flowers and bees

• Health of rocks and minerals

What do OPM caterpillars eat?

• Oak leaves

• Grass

• Flowers

• Fruits

What can the tiny hairs of OPM caterpillars cause?

• Itchy skin rashes and sore throats

• Headaches and stomach aches

• Broken bones

• Toothaches

When do OPM caterpillars start emerging?

• April

• January

• October

• December

What should you do if you see nests or caterpillars?

• Report them to the Forestry Commission

• Touch them

• Ignore them

• Feed them

What is the greatest risk period for OPM?

• June to August

• January to March

• September to November

• December to February