Try for Free
tab list
Picture Insect
English
arrow
English
繁體中文
日本語
Español
Français
Deutsch
Pусский
Português
Italiano
한국어
Nederlands
العربية
Home Application Download FAQ
English
English
繁體中文
日本語
Español
Français
Deutsch
Pусский
Português
Italiano
한국어
Nederlands
العربية
Buff ermine

Harmful Effects of Buff ermine

Spilosoma lutea

A species of Spilosoma

Contact with buff ermine larvae may result in mild allergic skin reactions in sensitive individuals. Transmission occurs through direct contact with the hairs. These reactions are generally not severe and do not require extensive medical treatment.

Does the Buff ermine cause allergies?
Allergenic

Does the Buff ermine cause allergies?

Allergy Stage
Larvae
Allergy Groups
A small number of people
Allergy Severity
Mild
Allergen Types
Hair
Allergy Mechanisms
Contact
Buff ermine's larval stage, with its hairy exterior, can cause mild allergic reactions through direct contact in a small number of individuals. Symptoms typically involve skin irritation. The risk of severe allergies is low, but those with sensitivities should handle buff ermine with caution.

Harmful Facts About Buff ermine

Why are Buff ermine harmful to humans?
The larvae of buff ermine can inadvertently bring troubles to humans due to their hairy exteriors. These hairs can cause skin irritation or mild allergic reactions upon direct contact. Although severe allergies are uncommon, the irritation can be distressing, especially for individuals with pre-existing sensitivities to insect hairs.
What is the best prevention for Buff ermine?
Minimizing troubles with buff ermine involves avoiding direct contact with the larvae. Those who must work near these insects can wear protective clothing such as gloves and long sleeves. Maintaining clean environments can also reduce their presence, as can the strategic placement of natural repellents known to deter buff ermine from settling in human-inhabited areas.
What are the solutions for injuries caused by Buff ermine?
If contact with buff ermine occurs, thoroughly wash the affected skin area with soap and water to remove any irritating hairs and prevent a reaction. It’s advisable to avoid scratching to prevent further irritation or infection. During recovery, keeping the skin clean and dry is important, as well as monitoring the area for any signs of exacerbated reaction. Maintaining a barrier, such as clothing, between the skin and buff ermine will help avoid further issues during the recovery period.

What Type of Pest Is Buff ermine?

Hurt Plant
Hurt Plant
Damage Stage
Larvae
Host Plants
A variety of herbaceous plants and trees such as dock, bramble, and hawthorn among others
Host Plants Organs
Leaves, Flowers, Fruits
Damage Ways
Chew Plant Tissues
Damage Reason
Feeding
Damage Level
Mild to Severe
When buff ermine larvae feed, they heavily chew plant tissues including the leaves, flowers, and fruits of various herbaceous plants as well as trees like dock, bramble, and hawthorn. This feeding results in substantial defoliation, and the loss of reproductive structures, which can reduce photosynthesis, impair growth, and diminish the plant's ability to reproduce.
More Insects that are Similar to Buff ermine
Veined ctenucha moth
Veined ctenucha moth
The length of the forewings is 1.4 - 1.6 cm.
Virginia ctenucha
Virginia ctenucha
The virginia ctenucha (Ctenucha virginica) is a beautiful moth that is known for its black-blue metallic wings and the orange head, making it stick out when compared to other moths. Their caterpillar forms are fuzzy yellow and black. Despite their name, they are not exclusive to Virginia. They are known to travel as far north as the middle of Canada.
White-margined ctenucha moth
White-margined ctenucha moth
The wingspan is 46–50 mm.
Spotted tussock moth
Spotted tussock moth
The spotted tussock moth (Lophocampa maculata) gets its name from the long tufts of hair it has as a caterpillar. The adults are a mix of yellow and brown while the larvae are a fuzzy pattern of yellow and black. These larvae are pests because they consume a wide range wood, including birch, oak, maple, and willow.
Santa ana tussock moth
Santa ana tussock moth
Adults are tan with chainlike light brown markings and a brown line with a small white dot.
Silver-spotted tiger moth
Silver-spotted tiger moth
Lophocampa argentata is a bear butterfly from the spider owl family (Erebidae). The scientific name of the species was first validly published in 1864 by Packard.
Hickory tussock moth
Hickory tussock moth
The hickory tussock moth caterpillars look cute. Its body is completely covered by long and soft hair, which is mainly white with a thick black line along the middle of the back, and four longer black hair bundles at either end. You had better not to touch them, because these little ones may cause itchy rashes (contact dermatitis). By the way, this species is widely distributed in the eastern half of North America.
Lophocampa indistincta
Lophocampa indistincta
Male General color dark ocherous; palpi, front and shaft of antennae light yellow; thorax with some indistinct darker shades. Markings on primaries very obscure; three spots along costa of a light yellowish color, the first two followed inwardly by a minute spot of similar color; an obscure spot just beyond cell, from which a faint broken brown line proceeds to middle of inner margin; beyond this another faint line commencing at vein M2 and ending above inner margin in a uniform spot, slightly lighter than ground color; a brown dentate submarginal line, most prominent at apex. Secondaries hyaline (glass like), tinged with yellow at anal angle. Beneath hyaline; primaries broadly suffused with dark ochreous at apex and outer margin; costal margin of both wings yellowish, a brown mark just beyond cell, and an incomplete submarginal row of spots of same color. Wingspan 43 mm.
Icon code spieces

Scan QR code to download

Img download isoImg download android