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2062 Water Ermine (Spilosoma urticae) (Esper, 1789) - (Arctiidae / Arctiinae)


Status: Nb
Notes: Nationally rare, south-eastern England, predominantly coastal. Wingspan 38-46mm. Nocturnal; June to July. Frequents fens, water meadows, marshes, river-banks, damp areas and salt-marshes. Larva late June to early September, over-win tering as a pupa. Larva feeds on Water Mint, Water Dock, Yellow Loosestrife and Yellow Iris.

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