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White Ermine

Spilosoma lubricipeda

Checklist Number
72.020 [B&F: 2060]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Erebidae
Subfamily:Arctiinae
Genus:Spilosoma
Species:lubricipeda
Authority:(Linnaeus, 1758)

Common in gardens, hedgerows, grassland, heathland, moorland and woodland throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 34-48 mm. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, especially Stinging Nettle and several species of dock, over-wintering as a pupa.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Adult
Larval

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)