Yorkshire Status: Very common and widespread resident.

This is a common moth in Yorkshire and is widespread across the county in a variety of habitats. Whereas Buff Ermine is not keen on the higher ground, White Ermine is found everywhere. The white markings can vary. Sometimes they can be so reduced that the moth resembles Water Ermine; other forms have more extensive black markings. Since about 2010 there has been evidence of a small second generation, with moths being seen as late as early November. Our population is doing well and numbers are stable.

Sutton & Beaumont, 1989: This is a moth of open spaces rather than woodlands, penetrating up to the edge of the moors (PQW). It is generally widespread and often common in all five vice-counties, although, in an area of Rotherham where it was previously common, there have only been three records between about 1954 and 1979 (Barringer & Ely, 1979).

Recorded in 175 (88%) of 200 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1879. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats

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