Buff ermine moth caterpillar, Spilosoma luteum
Buff ermine caterpillar, Spilosoma luteum (submitted by NaturePlus user AngieC)
The buff ermine caterpillar has a dull orange head, dark body, and spiky reddish-orange hairs.
It’s a common species within most of Britain, and the moths typically fly between May and July.
The moth is a buff (pale yellow-brown) colour, which is responsible for its name.
