
Silurian
The English name of this moth is most appropriate for those found in southern England. In northern England and Ireland, the forewings are darker with some blackish tints on the hindwings. One or two small spots are present on the forewings, these can be connected forming a crescent.
Can be found in flight by day, particularly in sunshine. Mating sometimes occurs in mid-afternoon. Also flies from dusk and into the night.
Herbs, including ragworts, plantains, heathers, dock, dandelion, Spindle and Broom.
Occurs in most open habitats, including downland, heathland, moorland, woodland clearings, sand-dunes, gardens and water meadows.
Ruby Tiger - Ryszard Szczygieł
Ryszard Szczygieł
Ruby Tiger - Koen Thonissen
Koen Thonissen
Ruby Tiger - Ben Sale
Ben Sale
Ruby Tiger - Garry Barlow
Garry Barlow
Ruby Tiger - Ben Sale
Ben Sale
Ruby Tiger - Rob Blanken
Rob Blanken
Ruby Tiger (young caterpillar) - Ryszard Szczygieł
Ryszard Szczygieł
Ruby Tiger (Full grown caterpillar) - Ivan Lynas
Ivan Lynas
Ruby Tiger (pupa) - Ilia Ustyantsev
Ilia Ustyantsev