Oak processionary moth
From the 5th instar on, the larvae start building silken nests at the base of lower branches, on the trunks or at the base of the trunks, which may contain [...] reducing the viability of oak trees. However, this is usually less of a problem as the trees normally recover from this. More important is the health risk posed [...] urticating hairs (ca. 0.1 mm). These hairs contain an allergenic protein, thaumetopoein; which can be actively released in the air when the larvae are disturbed