The White Ermine Moth, despite its fancy white attire, isn't attending a garden gala. Think of it more as a well-dressed guest who, shall we say, appreciates the buffet. While the adult moths are primarily nectar sippers, occasionally visiting a Wild Marjoram or Selfheal for a sweet treat, their larvae are the true gourmands. Entire colonies of Ermine Moth caterpillars can turn a lush, green bush into a silken spectacle, much to the dismay of anyone hoping to nibble a bit of Nettle for tea!

However, this feeding frenzy is not without its place in the grand scheme. Hose Sparrow, ever the hungry predators, might feast on a few of the slower-moving caterpillars. And as these caterpillars mature into moths, they become a snack for the Common Pipistrelle Bat, flitting around at dusk. Even the humble Cabbage White Butterfly, sharing a similar taste for garden greens, might benefit indirectly as the Ermine Moth larvae's activity creates new growth that the Aphid can then colonize. So, while the Ermine Moth might raise eyebrows with its dramatic appearance and hearty appetite, it's undeniably part of the complex web that connects all these neighbourhood inhabitants.