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What does the white ermine moth look like?
The white ermine, Spilosoma lubricipeda, has white wings marked with black spots. It is a common European moth.
What are white ermine moth caterpillars called?
The hairy larvae are commonly called woolly bears. They feed on a broad range of low-growing herbaceous plants.
Where is the white ermine moth found?
The species is common in Europe. Its larvae are often associated with low-growing plants rather than one single tree species.
What do white ermine moth caterpillars eat?
They eat many kinds of low-growing herbaceous plants. This broad diet helps explain why Spilosoma lubricipeda can occur in varied European habitats.
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