Branched Ermine
Common NameBranched Ermine
Scientific NameYponomeuta padella
FamilyYponomeutidae
SubfamilyYponomeutinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, dark brown
HabitatOrchards, hedgerows, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America (introduced)
Host Plantshawthorn, blackthorn, apple, cherry
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are gregarious, feeding communally within silken webs on the leaves of their host plants, sometimes causing significant defoliation.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive white and dark brown striped pattern, particularly the longitudinal lines on the forewings, and its feathery antennae.
Description
A small moth characterized by its striking longitudinal dark brown stripes on a white background across its forewings and thorax, with prominent feathery antennae.
