Garden Tiger – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Arctica caja – colour code •
STATUS – 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.
ID POINTERS – Unmistakable.The patterning on the upper wing is so variable that no two moths are the same.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing July – August.
IMAGES – Melbourne, South Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Garden Tiger - Melbourne - Tony Davison©
