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Spilosoma lubricipeda. A white moth with small black spots on the forewing, however, the number of black spots varies greatly from largely white examples which are almost entirely plain to those with many more spots that may even join together to form streaks along the wing veins.
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Spilosoma lubricipeda, the white ermine, is a moth of the family Erebidae. It is found throughout the temperate belt of Eurasia from Europe through Kazakhstan and southern Siberia to Amur Region, China, Korea and Japan.
Description. Wingspan 34-48 mm. There is considerable variation in the degree of black speckling and, in certain parts of Scotland, there are forms with a buffish ground colour. Identification difficulty. Habitat. Gardens, hedgerows, grassland, heathland, moorland and woodland. When to see it.
White Ermine Moth and caterpillar (Spilosoma lubricipeda) photographs and information of this common moth and it's commonly seen hairy caterpillar.
Description. Wingspan 40mm. The fore-wing is normally white, but may sometimes be buff or even light brown. There are normally a good number of black spots, but these can be joined together in rows or even streaks. Habitat. Woodland, grassland and hedgerows. The larvae feed on a range of herbaceous plants including nettle and dock.
7 maj 2023 · White Ermine Physical Description. The beautiful White Ermine represents a comparatively moderate-sized species of moth. Individuals typically attain an average wingspan of between 1.3 and 1.9 in (34-48 mm). While many moths display some degree of sexual dimorphism, it does not.
