Family: Arctiidae        Sub-family: Arctiinae ABH 72.019 B&F 2061     *     Buff Ermine     *     Spilosoma lutea Widespread, common Wingspan: 28-40 mm Flight time: May-July Habitat: Gardens, hedgerows, woods, parks, dunes Larvae feed herbaceous plants and trees including Nettle, Honeysuckle and birches Similar: White Ermine

Buff Ermine, Spilosoma luteum
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010 and 2011