72.026 BF2057 - Garden Tiger - Erebidae - Arctia caja

72.026 BF2057 - Erebidae - Arctiinae - Arctia caja - Garden Tiger

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce - Day-flying

Taxonomy: Macro >> Erebidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: Unmistakable.The patterning on the upper wing is so variable that no two moths are the same.

Distribution: (Last record: 2024 ) - Last Recorded 2024 – A resident species in Derbyshire that is widely distributed, but has become exceedingly scarce in recent years. Although present in all areas of the county, it primarily inhabits areas of wasteland, disused railways and urban gardens. It is uncommon in rural areas of the county. The species suffers in wet winters and the reduction in hedgerows hasn’t helped.

Flight Period: July / August / - On the wing July – August.

Moth Activity: Diurnal

Wingspan: 45-65mm
Forewing: 28-37mm

Food Plant: Herbaceous plants.

Last Recorded Year: 2024

Last Recorded By: Not Recorded

Last Recorded General Area: Not Recorded

No First Date Information Recorded

Garden Tiger – Erebidae – Arctia caja