White ermine — size comparison

The white ermine is a hairy white moth with small black wing dots. Yellowish abdominal areas and dark spots become clearer during movement. Larvae eat many herb

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Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

White ermine

Spilosoma lubricipeda

41 mmAdult individual · płeć nieokreślona
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydełMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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White ermineWingspan41 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
White ermine — size comparison — facts and sources

The white ermine is a hairy white moth with small black wing dots. Yellowish abdominal areas and dark spots become clearer during movement.

Larvae eat many herbs including mint, nettle, plantain and dead-nettle, plus some shrubs. Adults occur late spring to summer; pupae overwinter.

Similar white moths differ partly in spot numbers and abdominal colours.

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