description Bird-cherry ermine Overview
The bird-cherry ermine, Yponomeuta evonymella, is a small moth in the family Yponomeutidae, described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Its white forewings carry several rows of black spots, and adults have a wingspan of about 16 to 25 millimetres. The gregarious larvae feed mainly on bird cherry, Prunus padus, inside dense silk webs that can cover branches or entire trees. The species is useful for identifying moths associated with bird-cherry trees.
help Bird-cherry ermine FAQ
What is the scientific name of the bird-cherry ermine?
The bird-cherry ermine is Yponomeuta evonymella. Carl Linnaeus described the species in 1758.
What does the bird-cherry ermine look like?
Adults have white forewings marked with several rows of black spots. Their wingspan is about 16 to 25 millimetres.
What do bird-cherry ermine larvae eat?
The gregarious larvae feed mainly on bird cherry and related host plants. Their group-feeding habit can make a webbed larval colony more noticeable than a single caterpillar.
Is the bird-cherry ermine a butterfly or a moth?
It is a small moth in the family Yponomeutidae. The white spotted wings can look butterfly-like at a glance, but the species is classified among moths.
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