Erebidae : Arctiinae
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Buff Ermine
Spilosoma lutea

(Hufnagel, 1766) 72.019
=Spilosoma luteum

Widespread and common across the region, in a wide range of habitats.

Recorded in 70 (90%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
07/09/20221VC23 - OxfordshireSP40
26/08/20221VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP80
20/08/20222VC22 - BerkshireSU58
19/08/20221VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP71
19/08/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU58

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