
Ruby Tiger
The colour of this moth varies from tawny to reddish brown, with females being darker and smaller than the male. A paler kidney mark on the forewing and two wavy cross lines help to characterise this species. May occasionally be found flying on sunny afternoons but flies mainly after dark.
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) and Heath Bedstraw (Galium saxatile).
High moorland areas with Bilberry.
Silurian (male) - Ilia Ustyantsev
Ilia Ustyantsev
Silurian (male) - Ilia Ustyantsev
Ilia Ustyantsev
Silurian (female) - Ilia Ustyantsev
Ilia Ustyantsev
Silurian (female) - Ilia Ustyantsev
Ilia Ustyantsev