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White Ermine Moth and caterpillar (Spilosoma lubricipeda) photographs and information of this common moth and it's commonly seen hairy caterpillar.
Learn about the White Ermine moth and their identification. Get details about their size, their life cycle, the caterpillar and their diet, the pupa and the adult moth.
Wingspan 34-48 mm. Widely distributed and fairly common over much of Britain, there is considerable variation in the degree of black speckling, and in certain parts of Scotland, there are forms with a buffish ground colour. It generally flies from May to July, sometimes later in the south.
White all over with black spots and black antennae, the White Ermine moth is widespread and common throughout Norfolk. Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1834.
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. In China several sibling species occur. Caterpillar Illustration from John Curtis's British Entomology Volume 5
With its bright white and black-spotted wings, the white ermine moth perhaps gets its name from the small mammals called ermines, which turn a vibrant white in the winter. This lovely insect is a delight to spot in the wild and can be found in many habitats all around the world.
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.
