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What is the scientific name of the water ermine?
The water ermine is the moth species Spilosoma urticae. It is a localized European moth associated with wet habitats.
Where does the water ermine moth live?
It is closely associated with wetlands and water-margin habitats in Europe. Its distribution is described as localized rather than widespread across every European region.
What do water ermine caterpillars eat?
The larvae feed predominantly on water-margin plants such as stinging nettle and water dock. Those food plants help explain the moth's strong connection to wetland edges.
Why is the water ermine associated with wetlands?
Its larvae depend on plants that grow along wet margins, including water dock and stinging nettle. The species Spilosoma urticae is therefore tied to wetland habitats through both its distribution and feeding ecology.
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