Buff Ermine, Spilosoma luteum Erebidae (Arctiidae)     Arctiinae

ABH 72.019
B&F 2061   *   Spilosoma luteum   *   Buff Ermine



Wingspan: 28-40 mm

Flight time: May-July
Habitat: Widespread; gardens, hedgerows, woods, parks and dunes

Larvae feed on the leaves of various herbaceous plants and trees including Nettle, Honeysuckle and birches

Similar: 2060 White Ermine, Spilosoma lubricipeda


Buff Ermine, Spilosoma luteum
Buff Ermine, Spilosoma luteum
July 2012

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