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Photo: Alison Dark |
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Latin name: Spilosoma lutea
Size: Wingspan up to 42mms
Distribution: Found in most parts of the UK.
Months seen: May to July
Food: The caterpillars feed on a variety of plants and trees.
Habitat: Woods, parks and gardens.
Special features: The buff ermine moth is so called because of its buff
colouring. The female is generally paler and the black spots appear more prominent.
Buff ermine moths often fall prey to birds, because their colour is so obvious.
The buff ermine is similar in appearance to the white ermine moth, which is
distasteful to birds. It's possible the buff ermines similar appearance could
help to protect them from birds.
UK Safari Moth Section
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