white ermine

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (artrópodos)

Class

Insecta (insecto)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Family

Erebidae

Genus

Spilosoma

Species

Spilosoma lubricipeda (white ermine)

Names in Other Languages

French écaille tigrée

German Breitflügeliger Fleckleibbär

Similar Species in Spilosoma

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water ermine

Spilosoma urticae

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of white ermine?

The scientific name of white ermine is Spilosoma lubricipeda. It belongs to the genus Spilosoma.

What is the conservation status of white ermine?

white ermine (Spilosoma lubricipeda) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does white ermine live?

white ermine is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does white ermine belong to?

white ermine (Spilosoma lubricipeda) belongs to the genus Spilosoma, which is part of the taxonomic family Erebidae.

Is white ermine endangered?

No, white ermine (Spilosoma lubricipeda) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does white ermine belong to?

white ermine (Spilosoma lubricipeda) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of white ermine?

The closest relatives of white ermine in the genus Spilosoma include water ermine.