
Garden Tiger
This tropical-looking moth is very distinctive. Rarely, individuals with yellow hindwings or yellow spots on the forewings occur, and in some forms the hindwings may be extensively black.
Frequently flies in sunshine, particularly in late afternoon and early evening for the males. Can also be found during the day resting on leaves. Also flies at night.
Flies from May to June in one generation.
Common Comfrey, Hemp Agrimony and Hound’s Tongue. When larger the caterpillars are often found feeding on Common Nettle, Bramble, sallows, Honeysuckle and Meadowsweet.
Frequents a variety of wetland and coastal habitats, including fens, riverine habitats, floodplains and the upper parts of beaches. The species can also occur in gardens, woodland and along ditches.
Scarlet Tiger - Patrick Clement
Patrick Clement
Scarlet Tiger - Bob Eade
Scarlet Tiger - Bob Eade
Scarlet Tiger - Bob Eade
Bob Eade
Scarlet Tiger - Ben Sale
Ben Sale
Scarlet Tiger - Ilia Ustyantsev
Ilia Ustyantsev
Scarlet Tiger (underwing) - Ann Collier
Ann Collier
Scarlet Tiger (caterpillar) - Garry Barlow
Garry Barlow
Scarlet Tiger (caterpillar) - Adam Gor
Adam Gor