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Scarlet Tiger

Callimorpha dominula

The Scarlet Tiger is a colorful moth with bright red and black stripes. It loves to fly around gardens and fields, especially in warm weather. Its beautiful colors help it stand out in nature!

Lebensraum: Grasslands

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The Scarlet Tiger is a striking moth with dark, metallic greenish-black forewings adorned with creamy-white spots. Its hindwings are a vibrant scarlet red (sometimes yellow) with bold black spots, creating a dramatic contrast. This vivid coloration serves as a warning.

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Scarlet Tiger
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Scarlet Tiger

Kategorie

Insekten

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Its fuzzy caterpillars are sometimes called 'woolly bears' and love to munch on nettles.

Some rare Scarlet Tiger moths have bright yellow hindwings instead of the usual scarlet red!

The Scarlet Tiger moth is also known as the Jersey Tiger, named after a beautiful island.

Unlike many moths, it often rests with its wings spread wide open, showing off its vibrant colours!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Warning Colours

Scarlet Tiger has bright red and black patterns that visually warn predators it might taste bad or be toxic.

Fähigkeit

Nasty Taste

Scarlet Tiger can make itself taste disgusting to birds and other predators because its body contains chemicals from its diet.

Fähigkeit

Daytime Flyer

Scarlet Tiger can fly during the day, unlike many other moths, which helps it find food and avoid nocturnal hunters.

Maße und Details

Flügelspannweite
45-60 mm
Größe
20-25 mm
Lebenserwartung
7-14 Tage
Anzahl der Beine
6

Ernährung und Fütterung

Caterpillars munch on leaves from various plants, while adult moths sip sweet flower nectar.

Altersunterschiede: Larvae (caterpillars) feed on plant leaves; adults consume flower nectar.

Hauptnahrung

  • Common Nettle (Urtica dioica)
  • Hemp-agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum)
  • Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
  • Nectar from various flowers

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eats

Common Nettle

Urtica dioica

Its caterpillars primarily feed on these leaves.

eats

Common Comfrey

Symphytum officinale

Another key food plant for its hungry caterpillars.

eaten by

Magpie

Pica pica

Though unpalatable, birds like magpies might attempt to eat it.

pollinates

Creeping Thistle

Cirsium arvense

Adult moths visit various thistles to drink nectar.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Garden Tiger

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Don't touch moths or caterpillars without asking an adult first, as some can be delicate.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Scarlet Tiger?

45-60 mm

Was ist der/die/das größe von Scarlet Tiger?

20-25 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Scarlet Tiger?

7-14 Tage

Was frisst Scarlet Tiger?

Caterpillars munch on leaves from various plants, while adult moths sip sweet flower nectar.

Wo findet man Scarlet Tiger normalerweise?

Grasslands

Wie jagt Scarlet Tiger?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von Scarlet Tiger?

6

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