The creatures have taken over the hedge on the A661 towards Spofforth. Ermine moths make a web of protection while they eat the hedge from within, however it should cause no lasting damage to the hedge itself. All photos by Gerard Binks.
1. Web
It may look like a huge spiders web at first glance, but there's nothing to worry about.
2. The hedge
Ermine moth caterpillars cover the hedges they take refuge in to protect themselves from predators.
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