White Ermine vs Spangle Gall Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Ermine | Spangle Gall Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spilosoma lubricipeda | Neuroterus quercusbaccarum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Cynipidae |
| Size | 34-42 mm wingspan | 1.5–2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
White Ermine
A pure white moth peppered with variable black dots, resembling ermine fur. The number of spots varies greatly between individuals.
Did You Know?
Some individuals have so few spots they appear nearly pure white, while others are heavily marked.
Spangle Gall Wasp
A tiny gall wasp that produces flat, disc-shaped spangle galls on the undersides of oak leaves. It alternates between two distinct gall forms across generations.
Did You Know?
A single oak leaf may carry over a hundred spangle galls, yet the tree suffers minimal harm.