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In this film by wildlife film maker Tom Hartwell, we return to lepidopterist Dave Shenton. Dave is the county moth recorder for Kent.

Today he tells us about the Oak Processionary Moth (OPM). Dave explains what the risk is from this species, whether landowners should be concerned, how to recognise it (and distinguish it from our native moth species), how to deal with it in a sensible way and where to get specialist advice. He advocates for a measured and responsible approach to dealing with the OPM.

The OPM is a 'notifiable species' so if you do identify it in your woodland then please use this website: https://treealert.forestresearch.gov.uk/reports/oak-processionary-moth.