White Ermine vs Water Veneer Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Ermine | Water Veneer Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spilosoma lubricipeda | Acentria ephemerella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 34-42 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm wingspan (males) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Water Veneer Moth
A unique aquatic moth whose larvae live entirely underwater in freshwater lakes. Females are often wingless and spend their whole lives below the water surface.
Did You Know?
Wingless females mate underwater and never leave the lake where they were born.