description Spindle ermine moth Overview
The spindle ermine moth, Yponomeuta cagnagella, is a small ermine moth in the family Yponomeutidae associated mainly with European spindle, Euonymus europaeus. Its caterpillars feed gregariously and build conspicuous silken webs over shoots and foliage; dense colonies can defoliate a bush or sections of hedgerow. Adults have a wingspan of roughly 19-26 mm, but reliable identification can be difficult because the species resembles other Yponomeuta moths. [UKMoths species account](https://www.ukmoths.org.uk/species/yponomeuta-cagnagella/)
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How good is Spindle ermine moth?
Spindle ermine moth scores 4.32/10 (Poor) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Moth category.
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