Erebidae : Arctiinae
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Buff Ermine
Spilosoma lutea
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White Ermine
Spilosoma lubricipeda

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2060 / 72.020

General comments:
Widespread and common resident.

Distribution is more or less the same as that of the Buff Ermine, though the latter often continues slightly later into the autumn than the present species.

Recorded in 38 (93%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
22/06/2024120TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
22/06/2024121TQ29 - Barnet / Finchley
19/06/2024121TQ39 - Enfield / Southgate / Edmonton
19/06/2024121TQ18 - Harrow / Wembley / Ealing
17/06/2024121TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
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Forewing: 18-23mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants Nettle and docks
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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