Spindle Ermine Moth

Yponomeuta cagnagella

Common
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Description

Yellowish to whitish caterpillar with two rows of black dots on the back. Black head. Lives in colonies under silk webs.

Information

FamilyYponomeutidae
Size1–2 cm
Hairinesspoil_ras
Observation periodApril to June
DistributionThroughout France and all of Europe.
ToxicityNo
RarityCommon

Host plants

  • Spindle

Notes

Lives in dense colonies under silk webs covering entire branches. Can completely strip shrubs.

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