Lepidoptera The White Ermine Moth – Spilosoma Menthastri
In this species the wings are of a pale cream colour, and the dots of the fore wings are more uniformly distributed than in the last. Its habits and life history closely correspond with those of Lubricipeda, and its larva may be found feeding on the same plants.
This latter may be distinguished from the caterpillar of the last species by the dark brown or black colour of the body, and the presence of an orange line down the back. It is covered with long brown hairs.
i found a white ermine moth in my garden and it didnt mind being picked up and put in a jar to find out what it was. but is it bad to have in my garden?