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Ermine moth (spec) ~ Spinselmot ~ Stippelmot (Yponomeuta spec) + 3x PiP...
See my three PiP's!!
1: Caterpillars in a leaf web.
2: Silk around the tree on the ground with caterpillars, larves and moth's.
3: The silk tree already without leaves :(
These little ones pack a punch, and can transform an ordinary neighborhood into something right out of a fantasy horror movie in no time.
Native to Europe, these moths like to make their homes in all kind of trees, in case you were wondering about the name. The "ermine" bit comes from the white, cobweb-like silk they produce to make cocoons for themselves--and for everything around them (like a fur coat for trees but gross).
When they nest, the larvae coat an entire tree (or bush, or hedgerow, or building, or anything) with layers of gauzy white silk, making everything look ghostly and white. While the silk doesn't do any harm to human-made objects, it can be damaging to plants, causing them to lose their leaves.
The trees look completely white. That's actually a layer of silk, and the specks you see are the moth caterpillars themselves. The caterpillars build communal nests and cocoons for safety, using whatever is around as the foundation.
1: Caterpillars in a leaf web.
2: Silk around the tree on the ground with caterpillars, larves and moth's.
3: The silk tree already without leaves :(
These little ones pack a punch, and can transform an ordinary neighborhood into something right out of a fantasy horror movie in no time.
Native to Europe, these moths like to make their homes in all kind of trees, in case you were wondering about the name. The "ermine" bit comes from the white, cobweb-like silk they produce to make cocoons for themselves--and for everything around them (like a fur coat for trees but gross).
When they nest, the larvae coat an entire tree (or bush, or hedgerow, or building, or anything) with layers of gauzy white silk, making everything look ghostly and white. While the silk doesn't do any harm to human-made objects, it can be damaging to plants, causing them to lose their leaves.
The trees look completely white. That's actually a layer of silk, and the specks you see are the moth caterpillars themselves. The caterpillars build communal nests and cocoons for safety, using whatever is around as the foundation.
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Chris10 club has replied to Marie-claire GalletI went two times to that place to see also the moth. And here he is....
Greetz, Christien.
thanks for the texte
Chris10 club has replied to ROL/Photo clubGreetz, Christien.
Chris10 club has replied to Guydel clubBest wishes, Christien.
Guydel club has replied to Chris10 clubChris10 club has replied to Guydel clubGreetz, Christien.
Chris10 club has replied to Graham Chance clubBest wishes, Christien.
Greetz, Rosa.
Chris10 club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne clubGreetz, Christien.
Friendly, Eric
Chris10 club has replied to Eric Desjours clubBest greetings, Christien.
Only butterflies
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Chris10 club has replied to yokopakumayoko Franc…Greetz, Christien.
Chris10 club has replied to Adrian Jones clubBye, Christien.
Chris10 club has replied to Gabi Lombardo clubGreetz and happy weekend, Christien.
Birds, Butterflies, Bugs on Blooms, Dragonflies.
Thanks for your participation!
Chris10 club has replied to Betty JWGreetz, Christien.
Chris10 club has replied to neira-Dan clubGreetz and happy weekend to you, Christien.
Weniger schön ist’s, wenn die von den Raupen befallenen Pflanzen langsam absterben. Ich kenne die Zünsler-Raupen, die in unserer Region den Buchsbäumen zusetzen. Die Motte, die dem Zünsler entschlüpft ist aber bei Weitem nicht so hübsch, wie der von Dir gezeigte Hermelin. Er macht seinem Namen offensichtlich alle Ehre. ;-)
Chris10 club has replied to AD ADDeze mot is niet slecht voor de bomen en struiken. Nadat de rupsen tot vlinder zijn getransformeerd komen ze weer tot leven en krijgen ze weer blad!
De rupsen van de Buxuxmot daarentegen zijn zeer slecht en vreten alle Buxussen kaal net zolang tot ze dood gaan. In half Nederland is al geen levende Buxussen meer over, vanwege die plaaggeesten., Volgend jaar zal de rest eraan gaan....
Groet, Christien.
AD AD has replied to Chris10 clubChris10 club has replied to AD ADGreetz, Christien.
AD AD has replied to Chris10 clubChris10 club has replied to Wierd Folkersma clubGroet, Christien.
Chris10 club has replied to ©UdoSm clubThank you for your kind comment Udo! Greetz, Christien.
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