# @cgtneurope on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd9xXY3iGQC
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71263808-cgtneurope-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/88affa3d69.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-10-01T20:30:50.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** CGTN Europe (@cgtneurope) — https://gondola.cc/cgtneurope

## Caption

Beijing is currently battling an infestation of fall webworms, as mature caterpillars are beginning to descend from trees in search of sheltered spots to pupate and overwinter.⁣
⁣
In order to deal with the problem, Beijing Wildlife Park recently held a fun “caterpillar-catching” challenge, attracting 136 visitors over two days. Together, they caught about 10.5 kg of fall webworms — roughly 70,600 caterpillars!⁣
⁣
The activity was part of a public forest-protection campaign, inviting visitors to take part in ecological conservation in a fun and hands-on way.⁣
⁣
Meanwhile, Beijing has released around 400 million parasitic wasps since Sept. 28 to help control the pest population.⁣
⁣
#forestry #Beijing #wildlife #ecosystem

## Stats

- **Views:** 9,986
- **Likes:** 70
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 2

## Tags

beijing, forestry, ecosystem, wildlife

---
Copyright (c) Gondola